to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to eat a lot; to have a good appetite; appetizing
man's man; man aggressively pursuing sex and riches; (lit.) carnivore
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
(young and) innocent; naive; pure; fresh; artless; unsophisticated
treating someone like a child
incarnation (of a god, spirit or abstract quality); embodiment; avatar; incarnation; monster role; kumadori worn for a monster role
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
juice pressed from a bitter orange; ponzu (Japanese sauce made primarily of soy sauce and citrus juice)
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
leader; authority; mainstay
indie (artist, film, record label, etc.); independent production; independent company; independent publisher
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
one's original family name; maiden name
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
role of a company president
home; household; family; hearth
Kantō (region comprising Tokyo and surrounding prefectures); Kantō (eastern half of Japan; during the feudal era)
to move (house); to change residence
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
part; portion; glimpse; bit
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth