even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
subtitled (of a movie, etc.)
to write ruby characters (small furigana above or beside kanji)
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
temporary; transitory; short-lived
to break (by kicking); to kick down (e.g. a door); to kick open; to smash through (e.g. the enemy); to rout
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
to throw one's chest out; to hold one's head high
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
tears (from being deeply moved); tears of gratitude
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
dead tree; withered tree; leafless tree; bare tree
to make an appearance; to show up
outrageous; preposterous; most improper; most unreasonable; inexcusable; unpardonable
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
interval; break; pause; gap (between objects); interval; opening
to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
power; authority; influence
to domineer; to throw one's weight around; to lord it (over)
puppet; marionette; puppet (person, organization, government, etc.); figurehead; (arch.) prostitute
malicious; scheming; black-hearted; cruel (contrary to outward behavior); sly; black-hearted
to flatter; to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to toady (to); to fawn (on)
pit of one's stomach; bottom of one's heart; one's true feelings; one's innermost thoughts
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes