half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
remaining quantity; residual quantity
to stereotype; to squeeze into a pattern; to regiment
to creep up to; to approach stealthily; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
being unhuman; being removed from humanity; being unworldly
eating habits; diet; dietary pattern
two legs; two feet; two pairs
else; in addition; besides
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus
as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
crawling forward (on one's stomach)
conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)
having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant
beauty or ugliness; personal appearance; looks
to offend someone; to give offence; to hurt someone's feelings
protuberance; protruding object; umbo
fantastic; grotesque; strange-looking; suspicious-looking
powerful medicine; strong poison
to live through; to survive
innocent; not guilty; harmless
honesty does not pay; life is unfair
desperately; for one's dear life
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
handyman; utility man; odd-job man
national language; Japanese language (esp. as a school subject in Japan); one's native language; mother tongue; native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords and Chinese-derived words)
family precepts; family motto; rule of the home
favourite motto; pet saying
prizing; valuing highly; esteeming
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
neglect of health; intemperance
blood relative; close relation; (one's) flesh and blood; flesh and blood; the body
cooking class; cookery school
carefree; free from worry
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up