to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
troops; group members; team members
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
continuous; unbroken; ceaseless
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
to end one's life; to commit suicide; to end a life; to kill
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
close to; directly (e.g. staring); suddenly (e.g. stopping)
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
something unrelated (to what has been discussed thus far)
to do for (the sake of someone else)
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
pending question; unresolved problem
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
dejected; dispirited; crestfallen; discouraged
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
every evening; every night
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to lurk; to hover in the background; to be coiled up; to stretch tortuously
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
to speak; to hear a voice
reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être