feigned tears; crocodile tears
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
low kick (e.g. in fighting)
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
very bright red; deep red; extremely flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
violence; reckless action; (an) outrage
international community; international society
tall figure; high stature
to be plump; to be chubby
outward appearance; looks
sense of unity; sense of oneness
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
rug; lag (esp. in online gaming)
nursing; care; caregiving; caring
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
established; fixed; prearranged; predetermined
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
critical hit (esp. in RPGs)
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
to come uninvited; to crash (a party); to butt in
secret leader of a group of juvenile delinquents; program in a competing timeslot (programme)
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
limited time; limited-time offer
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
only recently; just of late
loudly (wailing, making a noise, etc.)
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing