positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
lonely person; someone who easily succumbs to loneliness
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
Barnum effect; Forer effect
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
general; popular; common; typical
accurate; correct; precise; exact
diagnosis; medical examination
state of mind; mentality; psychology
still (continuing); as ever; further
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
(treasuring something by) never taking (it) off the premises
secret art; the mysteries
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
twelve o'clock; midnight; noon
second (unit of time); arc second
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout