to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
inheritance; something given or received
connection; link; relationship
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
one's possessions; ownership
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
lower-middle (e.g. in class rank)
presumably; it seems that ...; I guess that ...; I suppose that ...; one could infer that ...
tall and thin; long and thin; lanky; spindly; gangly
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
hakama; man's formal divided skirt
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
treating someone like a child
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
speech; expression; wording; language
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
to strike a chord; to tug at one's heartstrings; to resonate
(water-filled) paddy field
(raised) footpath between rice fields; ridge between rice fields