mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
literally; to the letter; literal
to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
disclosure; exposure; revelation
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to go around spreading (news, rumors, etc.); to cry about; to circulate; to broadcast
isn't it (that) different (from usual, from what one could expect, etc.)?; isn't that wrong?; no, that's wrong; it's not like that; that's not the case
to be aware of; to know about; to be concerned in; to have to do with
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
hostel; dormitory; (arch.) bureau (government department beneath a ministry under the ritsuryō system); (arch.) tea-ceremony room; (arch.) villa
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
by today; before the day is over
facility; facilities; institution; home (for the elderly, orphans, etc.)
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to persuade someone to consent; to entreat repeatedly; to beg; to implore
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
contemplation; meditation
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
such; like that; that sort of
ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)
in one's own way or style
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to lend an ear (to); to hear out; to listen to
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
at least; at most; (even) just
still (continuing); as ever; further
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat