to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
society; company; the public; the world
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
meddling (in); butting in; interference; poking one's nose into
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
being good at thoughtfulness for others; thoughtful and considerate person
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
true character; real nature
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
intelligence gathering; information gathering
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
fiend for work; workaholic; career-minded person
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
person working for someone else (followed by job title); hired
parents' observation day (at school); parents' visiting day; open day
guardians; parents; father and older brother
participation; joining; entry
established practice; custom
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
personality-wise; by nature; characteristic
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
nursery school; day nursery; day care center
primary school; elementary school; grade school
lower grades of primary school (first, second, and sometimes third grades)
dark-natured; gloomy; dour; moody; insular; glum
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
very young; little; childish; immature