dark-natured; gloomy; dour; moody; insular; glum
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
letter; missive; note; mail
anonymity; using an assumed name
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to lose (money, etc.); to waste one's (time, etc.); to have one's efforts come to naught
being good at conversation; conversationalist; good talker
charming; fascinating; attractive
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord; to be gut-wrenching
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
clumsy (work); awkward; poorly made; ugly (of a person); unattractive; plain
vehement objection; bitter opposition
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
war; fighting; fierce competition
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
standby; preparation; arrangement
distinction; differentiation; classification
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)