learning by watching others; learning by imitation; following by example
faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy
entry (in a form, register, diary, etc.); filling in; filling out
simple honesty; tactless frankness
but; however; although; though
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
pulverization; pulverisation; reducing to pieces; crushing; smashing
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order
very likely; very probable
type of occupation; occupational category
probability; likelihood; chances
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
nine parts; ninety percent; mostly; nine percent
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
hostile; adversarial; antagonistic
gust (of wind); blast; influence; impact; instigation; agitation
belligerent attitude; readiness to fight; belligerence
each house; every house; house to house; door to door
sensitive; fragile; feeble; indecisive
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
to grow angry; to display one's anger
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
partly open; in half bloom
focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
price increase; rise in price
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to miss (a train, bus, etc.); to fail to keep up with (e.g. the times); to be left behind by
world; society; people; the public