to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
particularly; only; in the case of
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
bikini model (usually teenage); pin-up girl
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
future prospects; promise
pleasant feeling; good vibes
(informal) discussion; talk; (formal and tedious) talk; lecture; admonition; reprimand
communication skills; communication ability
mankind; the human creature; fellow creatures
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
so (e.g. so much, so close, so many, so few)
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous
cannot help (laughing, feeling sympathy, etc.); cannot hold back (tears, anger, etc.); cannot suppress
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
remodelling; remodeling; reorganization; reorganisation
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
false name; alias; assumed name; pseudonym
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
hearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking; questioning (e.g. a suspect); listening (e.g. to the radio)
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); to shave (one's head)
affidavit; deposition; testimony
members; member; constituent
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
means; way; method; measure
external injury; external wound; (physical) trauma
fast-talking; rapid talking
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually