competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
contempt; derision; slight; disdain
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
wig; hairpiece (esp. to cover hair loss); toupee
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
perpetrators of (some) crime; (some type of) crime
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
rehabilitation; remaking one's life; rebirth; regeneration; coming back to life; revival
reforming (oneself); mending one's ways; turning over a new leaf
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
in this manner; in this way; like this
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy
preparing to flee; being ready to run away
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
innumerable; countless; numberless
particular; hard to please; fussy
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
in the following manner; as follows
care; precaution; guarding; caution
show; display; pretensions; pose; posture
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
national; founded by the government
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
order; command; directions; instructions
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
how much; how many; to what extent