pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
society; the world; the times
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
it's no big deal; it's nothing to fret about; it's not like it's the end of the world
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
daytime; during the day; Japan and China; Japanese-Chinese; Sino-Japanese
turn; turn (melodic ornament); turn (in a game)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; leaving a passing ball for a teammate (in soccer); letting the ball go past
Shibuya, a special ward in Tokyo
compact disk; CD; cash dispenser; (negotiable) certificate of deposit
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
to take (a photograph); to record (audio or video); to film; to shoot
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
prejudice; bias; distorted view
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)
rather than; more ... than ...
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome