to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
taboo; day, time, direction, words, etc. that must be avoided; contraindication
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
flow of time; flux of time; lapse of time; current of the times; trend of the times
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to be grieved at heart; to be troubled; to be worried; to trouble oneself (about something)
to entertain; to make welcome
narrow-minded; obstinate; stubborn; perverse; unreasonable; warped
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
whole face; all over one's face
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality
blow; hit (on the body); beating
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
very strong person; brave warrior; veteran
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to