selfish; self-centred; egotistical
is something that; is that which
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to boast; to brag; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark; to roar
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
(by force of) circumstances
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
life and death; life or death
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
shameless; shameless person
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
rope; cord; policeman's rope
rope; cord; policeman's rope
credit; money owed on an account; bill; hot noodles in broth; proportion (of wholesale price, as tenths of list price); in the midst of; rest
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
cram school; private tutoring school; juku
completeness; being fully equipped; (suit of) armor; armour
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?