half- (sibling by a different mother); paternal
older brother and older sister
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
two by two; by twos; as a couple; in pairs
custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)
barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
solemn; grave; impressive
unknown; unidentified; unspecified
opposite side; opposition
with a whack; with a thump; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; vacantly; blankly
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); moutan; wild boar (meat)
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; one's time (to act); one's chance
to be conspicuous; to stand out
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
older sister and younger brother
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
cat ears; nekomimi; character with cat ears; ears with soft earwax that has a slight smell
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
preface; foreword; introduction; beginning; start
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
library; book collection; paperback book
not included (in a compilation, album, etc.)