timidity; nervousness; being easily intimidated
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
great person; distinguished person; outstanding figure; giant; person of high caliber
otherwise; or else; if not
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
you're looking well; how lovely to see you; how wonderful to see you in such good spirits; farewell, and keep well; do take good care of yourself
tone (of voice); manner of talking
polite; courteous; civil; friendship; (sexual) intimacy
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
to ask; to enquire; to query
to be (animate); to be; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed; to (have the audacity to) do
to become hoarse; to become husky
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
honorific/polite/humble prefix
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
haughty; arrogant; insolent; presumptuous
righteousness; justice; right
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
to probe someone's real intentions; to sound someone out; to try to fathom someone's thoughts
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
sad to say; how sad; alas
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
virtue; benevolence; profit; benefit
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; judgement (of God); referee
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
therefore; for that reason; so; because of that
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
resentment; indignation; anger