theme; subject; motif; theme for the Imperial New Year's Poetry Contest
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
(act of) writing on a blackboard
in turns; in series; in order; by rotation
to shun; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of (esp. one's health)
neighboring countries; surrounding countries
isolation; being alone; being friendless
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to take a breath; to take a short rest
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
expressive power; inventiveness; creative power
glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
economic collapse; economic meltdown
abundant; ample; plentiful; lustrous; glossy
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
firmly; flatly; definitely (wrong, different, etc.); absolutely; by far; far and away
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
silence; stillness; quietness
as (for); for; in the capacity of
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
sexy; popular; well-liked
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to become widely known; to become well-known; to spread (of a rumor, reputation, etc.)
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
nonconformist; dissenter; maverick; enfant terrible
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
to make an enemy (of); to turn (someone) into an enemy; to antagonize
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity