to reveal one's true colors (colours); to betray oneself
wrong; groundless; different; separate; unexpected; surprising
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
year by year; annually; every year; from year to year
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
a few years ago; some years back
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
article; item; thing; goods; wares
slump; crash; heavy fall; sudden decline
realization (of goods into money); conversion (into money); liquidation
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
very rich person; the super rich
to engage in a heated discussion
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to fold in; to fold up; to store in one's heart; to bear in mind; to do in rapid succession; to do relentlessly
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
a long, long time ago; very long ago
consideration; taking into account
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
diagonally; obliquely; slantingly; slantwise
decrepitude; (being) rickety; (state of) falling apart; looseness (in machinery); play
half joking; being (only) half serious; (in a) jocular vein
act of self-advertisement; publicity stunt
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
the whole face; (wearing an expression) all over one's face
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match