tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
trifle; insignificant thing; (only) this much
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
long (time); protracted; prolonged
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to become settled; to be fixed
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
pool for soaking seed rice before planting
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
(arch.) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
horn; antler; antenna; feeler; horn-like projection (e.g. peaks of whipped cream)
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
Metropolitan Police Department (esp. Tokyo)
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
to rest; to relax; to repose
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
society; public; community; social studies
many; much; a great amount; (arch.) excessive amount
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
the dark side; the seamy side
depravity; corruption; degradation
riskiness; (level of) danger