funny story; funny anecdote
trials and tribulations; adversities; suffering hardships and troubles
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
the present time; current
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
question; inquiry; enquiry
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
single word; a few words; brief comment
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
to stare back (at); to glare back
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
toilet; lavatory; water closet; restroom; bathroom
the same night; that night
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
broken into small fragments; smashed to atoms; fragments and splinters; smithereens
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
look; appearance; spectacle; sight; observation meditation; outlook on ...
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
(one's) speech; expression of views; discussion
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
glibly; volubly; at great length
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
sincerity; true heart; devotion
autonomy; right of self-government
reality; actuality; hard fact