speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to interfere; to butt in; to interrupt someone
to be wrought up; to be on edge; to get irritated; to get excited (about); to be unsettled
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
the way one talks; one's way of speaking
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
to say this and that (about); to say (critical) things; to criticize; to be critical (about); to find fault (with); to complain
purple smoke; tobacco smoke
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
suitable; appropriate; befitting; conjoining; association; samprayukta
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
bargaining chip; bargaining tool
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
in proportion to; according to; depending on
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
to rant and rave; to raise hell
decoration; ornament; trimmings
great difference; big difference; wide margin
to chip off; to scrape off; to prune
to do for (the sake of someone else)
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)