preparation; arrangements
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to be transparent; to show through
abode (of a nobleman or emperor); Imperial chamber
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
tension; resilience (e.g. of hair); springiness; will power; spirit
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to run through (a crowd, gate, etc.); to sweep through (e.g. of news through a city); to run past (someone) from behind; to overtake
settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)
to be pleased with; to suit
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
leadership; initiative; spearhead
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
verbal promise; one's word
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
competent; suitable; qualified
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
tyranny; abuse of power; violence (e.g. of a storm)
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
loved one; lover; sweetheart
big quarrel; huge fight; big row
(after) bouncing around from one place to the next
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
to stare back at; to look back at
graceful; willowy; lissome; soft and tender
to torment; to torture; to afflict; to harrow
pride; boast; credit (to)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler