properly; in a good manner; sophisticatedly; seemly; in a dignified way
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
and yet; though; when; in spite of
double-sword fencing; two-sword fencer; being skilled in two fields; (an) expert in two fields; liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes alcohol and sweets equally well
disciples of one's disciples
loss in weight (esp. body weight); weight reduction; loss in quantity; reduction of quantity
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
to become pale; to turn pale
below one's eyes; under one's eyes; length (of a fish) from eyes to tail fin
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings; bend (in a road, river, etc.)
to speak disparagingly of; to speak very ill of; to run down; to trash; to slam; to lay into
symmetry; balance; proportion; uniformity
surrounding at a distance
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
high and low; rise and fall
about; concerning; related to; -ish
to hang over; to cover; to lie over; to fall on one's shoulders; to become one's responsibility; to become a burden
fundamental principles; main lines; outline; summary; general features
unsightly; ungraceful; clumsy; awkward; unpresentable; unshapely
fold; pleat; folds (e.g. of a mountain); crease; (hidden) detail; nuance
disassembly; dismantling; decomposition; resolution; factorization
successively; one after another
early detection (of an illness, project risks, etc.); early diagnosis
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
course; route; path; process; stages
SM; S&M; sado-masochism; shopping mall
Emperor Shōwa (1901-1989, reigned 1926-1989); Emperor Showa; Emperor Hirohito
before ... days (months, etc.)
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)