line (of text); row; carya (austerities); samskara (formations); semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
man of the world; experienced in matters of the heart
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
the end justifies the means; circumstances may justify a lie
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
fate; chance; relationship; tie
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
Shizuoka (city, prefecture)
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
schedule of events; calendar of events
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
to replace; to substitute; to switch; to move (something); to transfer
perfume; fragrance; aroma; balm; sweet scent
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
to be led by; to be headed by
to push back; to press back; to force back; to (refuse and) return (something); to give back
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
guarantor; acceptor (e.g. promissory note); underwriter (e.g. stock issue)
sub; substitute; reserve; sub-
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
to (go into a) sulk; to get cranky; to get cross; to become perverse
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
double-punch; one-two punch; double whammy; twofold blow
intussusception; indigitation; invagination
Ōu (the two former provinces of Mutsu and Dewa); Tōhoku
imbalance; disproportion; disparity; mismatch; asymmetry
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
to fall; to drop; to fail (an exam); to lose (a contest, election, etc.); to be unsuccessful
non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice