still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
way; method; means; resource; course
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
indictment; prosecution; complaint
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
even though things may appear this way
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
diversionary tactics (maneuvering); disguise; hide by camouflage
to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
one's original family name; maiden name
without; but if; otherwise; or else
please; somehow or other; one way or another
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
really; truly; indeed; good grief
guardian; protector; patron; parent
information session; briefing; explanatory meeting
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
to write to; to send word to; to hand over (official business)
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear