futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
difficult to ...; hard to ...
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to feel gloomy; to have doubts (e.g. about the future); to be at a loss (e.g. over what to do)
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
unkindness; unfriendliness
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
reopening; resumption; restarting
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
to flatly refuse; to reject; to spurn
to go ahead; to pull ahead
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
test period; exam period; examination time
together; at the same time; same; identical
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
excessive self-consciousness; excessively self-conscious person
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge