to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to throw down the drain; to waste
tedious talk; repetition; complaint; tongue-twister
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
great admiration; deep respect
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
(dead) end; end of the line
a long time ago; long ago
to pass away; to join the majority; (lit.) to enter the death register
heedless of danger; braving dangers
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
collection (of art, stamps, etc.); collecting; collection (i.e. a range of new clothes); fashion show
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
to establish; to formulate
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
executable (e.g. executable file); capable of putting into practice
good luck; fortune; happiness; harvest; yield
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
looking upon (someone) as an enemy; regarding as an enemy; being hostile toward
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
good morals and manners; genial manners and laudable customs; pristine way of life
inheritance; succession; share-alike; inheritance