in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
coward; chicken; yellow-belly; sneaky person; underhanded person; dastardly person
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
so; therefore; and; (and) then
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
secret; private; surreptitious
in one's own way or style
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
older brother and younger sister
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
home; household; family; hearth
excessive meddling (esp. by parents); excessive interference
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
close; intimate; on good terms
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
how can (one) do something
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
to be piled up; to lie on top of one another; to come one after another; to happen over and over; to overlap (each other); to occur at the same time
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
separate; respective; different
accounting; finance; bill (at a restaurant); check; accountant; treasurer
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
(treating) equally; without discrimination; impartially; alike; in the same way
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to begin talking; to open up