to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
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
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
genuine article; real thing; real deal
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
coincident with; while; simultaneously
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
regret; repentance; remorse
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
being startled; getting a shock
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
theatre; theater; playhouse
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
whistle (sound made with the lips)
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
perfect; complete; flawless