to have a talk; to tell a story
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
covert action; covert operations
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
ancestor; forefather; foremother
best article under heaven; peerless
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
society; the world; the times
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
instant; moment; for an instant
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
serious look (on one's face); straight face
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
the whole country; the public; the world; the ruling power; having one's own way
within eyeshot; within sight; in view
modesty; humility; being humble
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
stretch; tension; resilience; springiness; will-power; pluck
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to ascertain; to check; to make sure