to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
rude; impolite; mannerless; snotty
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to lie down; to throw oneself down
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
first meeting; first interview with
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
massive failure; debacle; fiasco
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to concern; to be related
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
sense of liberation; feeling of freedom
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
first class plus; extra special
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
from what (I've) seen; given that ...
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
expressing oneself without words or gestures; force of personality
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
essential; important; crucial; vital; main