somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
society; the world; the times
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
sympathy; empathy; response
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
society; public; community; social studies
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
to be born; to come into the world
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
adaptation; accommodation; conformity
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
place; room; margin; scope
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
glorious; luxuriant; splendid; in full bloom; in full glory
money-making; commercialized; commercialised
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
just because; even if; even though
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
window-gazing; window-shopping
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking