at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to have a reason; to have an excuse
heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
estrangement; alienation; disaffection; (customer) churn; attrition
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
to support each other; to support one another
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; kissaten; traditional type of coffee shop with a retro atmosphere
nominalizing suffix; pretending to ...; playing make-believe ...
it's my turn; the ball is in my court; it's up to me
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live in luxury; to be proud; to be haughty
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
long ago; a long time ago; already
face value (of a security, bond, or currency); literal meaning; word for word (meaning); (at) face value
to be stingy; to be tightfisted; to look shabby; to appear wretched
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to lower (a price, tax, standard, etc.); to bring down; to demote; to withdraw (a proposal, request, etc.); to abandon; to withdraw (troops, etc.)
right under; directly below; right beneath
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
root; source; origin; cause
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
the nth ...; divisions of a kabuki performance
encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights); erosion; corrosion
living thing; living creature; animal; life