always; constantly; at all times; habitually
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
to appear uneasy; to appear anxious
deadly serious; deadly earnest
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
madder red; dark red; crimson
society; the world; the times
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
to be helpful; to be useful
academic background; academic credentials; academic record
fundamental knowledge; the basics
bottom layer; undermost layer; lowest (societal) class; bottom (economic) stratum; lowest caste
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
laborious; arduous; strenuous; painstaking; trying; taxing
detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
yellowish; tinged with yellow
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
to forget to say; to forget to mention
now that; since; as long as; provided that
alumni association; graduates' association; alumni meeting; class reunion
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected
dorayaki; dessert sandwich of two small sweet pancakes and red bean paste
to be transparent; to show through