pseudo; quasi; artificial; simulated
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
to boost; to force up; to push up
round frame glasses; round-lensed eyeglasses
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
(another's) daughter; young lady
to build a nest; to nest; to hang out (of a bad group); to be based (in); to lodge (in one's mind; of an evil thought, delusion, etc.); to be planted
(someone else's) parents; both parents
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
how many nights; some nights; several nights; a number of nights
pale; pallid; inexperienced; immature; face without makeup
aspect; appearance; physiognomy (as an indication of one's fortune); aspect; phase (e.g. solid, liquid and gaseous)
phone scam involving a pretended relative
to push down; to press down; to force down; to depress
the future; future prospects
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
quite a chore; not that easy; fairly difficult
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
arrestee; person arrested
chivalry; chivalrous spirit; helping the weak and fighting the strong; yakuza
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
amount of information; information content (information theory); Shannon information; surprisal
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
useless member of society; hopeless case; failure
blue; sad; down (in the dumps)
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
simply put; putting it simply
putting someone in hospital; inflicting injury such that medical care is required
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless
significant; suggestive; insinuating; words or behaviour that hints at a deeper meaning
holding two or more positions concurrently
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to stamp; to engrave; to inscribe
ehehe (embarrassed laugh); ahaha
morning glow; sunrise colors; sunrise colours
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim