denial; negation; negation; NOT operation
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to go underground; to go into hiding
to put up with; to endure; to bear patiently
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
never mind!; don't worry about it
doubt; suspicion; question; strangeness
senior; older; third-year kindergarten student
inside; interior; (within) one's mind; one's soul; one's heart
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
to look around; to survey
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
unsightly; ungraceful; clumsy; awkward; unpresentable; unshapely
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
manners; behavior; behaviour
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad
single-lens reflex camera; SLR
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
photographer; cameraman; camera operator; cinematographer
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to sit down; to take a seat
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
digital voice recorder; field recorder
magazine; journal; periodical
gathering material (for an article, novel, etc.); collecting information; covering (an event, incident, etc.); reporting; interview (for a news story)