hee hee hee; hi hi hi; chuckling; snickering
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
no; that's wrong; it's not like that; isn't it?; wasn't it?
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
the same; the said; likewise
to wrench open; to break open; to pry open; to prise open; to force open
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
twenty years of age; youth; early age; tender age of ...
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
evident; plain; distinct; clear
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
to come to know; to perceive; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
stupid idiot; fool; moron
broadcast(ing) satellite; BS; satellite television
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
saintliness; great virtue; eminent virtue
Shikoku (smallest of the four main islands of Japan)
seitai; manipulative therapy based on Chinese and Japanese traditions, and encompassing osteopathy, massage and chiropractic
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou dynasty Chinese army)
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
finally; after great pains; at last; just barely
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing