to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb
to feign ignorance; to play dumb
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
Yama (King of Hell who judges the dead); Enma
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
equal; identical; the same; no different (from); just like; equivalent
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
to use up all one's strength; to die
steam; vapour; vapor; steamboat; steam locomotive
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
all night long; all through the night
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
another time; some other time
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
excellent; superb; first-rate
people (of a country); nation; citizen; Democratic Party for the People
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
stingy; petty; pathetic; lovable; sweet; charming