dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to burst into bud; to sprout; to have a crush; to be infatuated
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
topic of discussion; agenda
program board (concert, theatrical production); act-announcement sheets; mekuri karuta
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
very; greatly; exceedingly
to become bald from the forehead; to recede (of one's hairline)
to become a couple; to be man and wife; to be married to
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
handsome young man; Adonis
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
to get permission; to get approval; to get the go-ahead
to get out of hand; to become uncontrollable; to boil over
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
ultimate weapon; one's final trump card
the more I think about it; the more one thinks about it
don't talk nonsense; (lit.) sleep talk after you go to sleep
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
defense; defence; defensive preparations
lover; lady-killer; sexy guy
distrust; unjust suspicion
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
gooseflesh; goose pimples; goose bumps
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
military history; military annals
innocent; naive; unsophisticated; birth-
derailment; digression; deviation
being scattered in all directions; being broken up and dispersed
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
to go along; to walk along; to follow
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances