fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
reason; cause; circumstances
nevertheless; even then; however; be that as it may; even so; though that it be so
with all due respect ...; I venture to say ...; Excuse me, but ...
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
to say; to tell (somebody); to state
ridgeline; lines of a mountain ridge
anchorage (area); moorage; roadstead
relaxed; easygoing; leisurely; nonchalant (during an emergency); unconcerned; unperturbed
opportunity; chance; time; occasion
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
departure (of a boat, plane); setting sail; leaving port; putting out to sea; takeoff
to order; to command; to appoint
stingily; tightfistedly; in a miserly manner; naggingly
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook
we; us; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to a group of one's equals or inferiors)
the Monkey (ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Monkey (around 4pm, 3-5pm, or 4-6pm); west-southwest; 7th month of the lunar calendar
to be; to exist; to be (honorific copula)
if so; if it be so; in that case; then
to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself; to hide oneself
bowing one's head (in respect or worship); worship; respectfully yours
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
gentlemanly; well-mannered; well-bred; gentlemanlike
interested person; volunteer; supporter
incompatible; (going together) like oil and water
appearing with one's (full) name; showing one's name (on a nameplate, etc.)
proper; right; reasonable
to handle (a thing) roughly
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
to call; to invite; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to ride
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a