frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
asking; enquiring; searching; looking for
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to put on airs; to assume importance
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to stare back at; to look back at
such; this sort of; like this
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
slightest notice; slightest consideration; slightest attention; a little thought; glance
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
number of times; frequency; count
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
the other day; a few days ago
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
to be frank; to speak one's mind; to open one's heart; to have a heart-to-heart talk (with someone)
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
to have an eye on; to zero in on
kindness; intimacy; friendship
attention; giving one's attention; focusing
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
to be nauseating; to be disgusting; to be revolting; to throw up; to vomit
disgusting; sickening; revolting; nauseating
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
function; facility; faculty; feature