being independent; becoming independent; standing on one's own feet (without the use of crutches, etc.)
doubt; distrust; suspicion (of)
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
to become settled; to be fixed
one round; one tour; one circuit; one patrol
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
exactly alike (in appearance); like two peas in a pod; (practically) identical; spitting image (of); carbon copy (of)
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to explain; to preach; to advocate; to persuade; to prevail upon; to reason with
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
this (very thing); this precisely
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
a long time ago; in those days
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
seeing through (e.g. someone's lies); reading (e.g. thoughts); penetrating; detecting
basic mistake; careless mistake
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
to uncover; to solve; to reveal
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
striking; remarkable; considerable
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
with a loud, shrill laugh; with a cackle; (laughing) wildly
doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief