self-defense; self-defence
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
manager; landlord; warden; root (user)
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
yes it is!; it surely is; certainly
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
visual confirmation; sighting
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
to ask a high price; to overcharge
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
the other day; a few days ago
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
ignorant of the ways of the world
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
defeat; lost battle; losing a war