one's view on love; one's philosophy of love
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
toning down; calming down; slowing down; mollification
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
to begin talking; to open up
to be complacent; to look self-satisfied
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to have a lewd look on one's face; to ogle
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
joining (a group); becoming a member (of); joining the ranks (of)
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
in that manner; like that
vulgar person; low-life; sleazebag; (arch.) lowly person; (arch.) person of humble rank; (arch.) peasant
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to hand (over); to deliver in person
high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to be relieved; to feel relieved
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
without touching; no touching; not participating in; not being concerned by; without being involved in
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
to send; to dispatch; to see (someone) off; to escort; to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to spend (time)
side gate; side door; service entrance
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know