to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
role of the villain; the bad guy
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
parental love or affection
putting one's heart and soul (into); giving one's all; breathing a soul into (e.g. a Buddhist statue); (arch.) intimacy; (arch.) familiarity
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to be appointed to a post; to assume office
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
farewell gift; parting gift; viaticum
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
all; entire; whole; altogether
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to relieve someone of the leading role
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
an issue being settled; a case being closed
end; close; conclusion; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
a sight for sore eyes; seeing something beautiful or precious
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to face; to go towards; to head towards
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
to become vulgar; to coarsen
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
to entertain; to make welcome
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion