training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
lie; falsehood; fiction; fabrication
praise; glorification; extolment
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
disturbance; confusion; perturbation; commotion; turbulence
conversely; on the contrary
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
great difference; big difference; wide margin
(police) detective; criminal matter
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
to be delirious with fever; to have a feverish dream; to be crazy about something
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
clearly (understand, see, hear, etc.); distinctly; perfectly; as if it were right in front of one
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
proposition; thesis; task; problem; giving a title; naming
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
academic; scholarly; scientific
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
love romance; love story; romance; romance story; romantic fiction
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
gain; profit; benefit; amplification
something rolled in paper; paper roll; cigarette
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
(criminal) investigation headquarters
chief (of police); head (of office)
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
staff member; station employee; official