coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to squander (one's money); to run through (one's fortune); to lose money (e.g. by gambling)
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
(distant) howling; howl; backbiting; criticizing someone behind their back
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
party; gang; company; squad
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
guidance; leadership; leading the way
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
blame; censure; rebuke; reproof
to live; to reside; to inhabit
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to some extent; to a certain extent
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to make one's name well known; to gain much fame
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
feigned ignorance; pretending not to know
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon