losing oneself (in); being absorbed (in); forgetting oneself
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
man; male; masculine gender
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
incarnation (of a god, spirit or abstract quality); embodiment; avatar; incarnation; monster role; kumadori worn for a monster role
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
is that so?; I see; right; oh
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
the way one talks; one's way of speaking
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
investment; contribution; financing
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
to view (cherry) blossoms; to look at flowers