in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
a glance; a look; a glimpse
nagging; faultfinding; carping; captious
(clenched) fist; knuckles
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
at all costs; at any cost; surmounting all difficulties
the way one works; one's working manner
success or failure; result
judgement; judgment; decision; ruling; finding; adjudication
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
antipodes; other (opposite) extreme; opposite; antithesis
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. of the sun)
energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
speaking of ...; as for ...
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
another name; nickname; alias; synonym
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
feeling restless; feeling nervous; fidgety; distracted
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
at work; in the midst of work; working
sidelong glance; short grain (paper); kanji "net" radical at top