self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
arm; skill; efforts; ability
diplomatic finesse; skill(s) in diplomacy
very; much; greatly; a lot of
modesty; humility; being humble
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
young lady (in ref. to a maid, etc.)
at that very moment; at precisely that time; just when
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; spiral (shape, pattern)
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to rise up; to initiate (political) action
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
catastrophe; cataclysm; collapse (of a relationship); breakup; split (friends, lovers, etc.)
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
beginning; outset; first; onset
answering question by question
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
brewer; distiller; vintner
after that; afterwards; thereafter
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
number one; first; best; most; game; round
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
yōkan; jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward