to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
retribution; retributive justice; karma; just deserts; poetic justice; reward and punishment for one's past behavior
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
resignation (from a position)
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
ventilation; communication (within an organisation); openness
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
to feel blessed to be in one's position; to be thankful for one's good fortune
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
speech and conduct; words and deeds
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to be broad-minded enough to associate with various types of people; to possess a capacious mind
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
thorough; exhaustive; complete
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
belief; faith; conviction
to differ; to vary; to disagree
to live; to make a living; to get on with
righteousness; justice; right
community-based health care; community medicine
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
error; mistake; fault; sin; wrongdoing; offense
choices; alternatives; options
both; both sides; both parties
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
(I am) not sure; (I) can't say which
Kumamoto (city, prefecture)
alighting (from a train, bus, etc.); getting off; getting out (of a car)