in contrast to ...; unlike ...; while ...; whereas ...
to repeat; to be frequent
to have a reason; to have an excuse
muddy water; red-light district
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
like this; in this way; as you see
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; (lit.) to grab by the tail
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
derailment; digression; deviation
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to capitulate; to surrender; to submit to; to concede
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
release; emission; ejection
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
three; three years of age
plural; multiple; several
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
espresso (coffee); expresso
to chatter pointlessly; to waste one's breath