tabi; traditional split-toe socks
foul; breaking the rules; violation (of the law, regulations, etc.); infringement; breach
guaranteed; authentic; certified
thin or light silk; sheer silk; veil (mystery)
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
angel's raiment; robe of feathers; wings of birds or insects; plumage of birds; type of bug
university or college offering four-year programs; the big four ...; the four major ...
custom; custom-made; customization; customs (government agency); customs duty
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind
to be seething (with anger); to be frenzied; to be menacing; to be murderous
to throw away as useless; to scrap; to make null and void; to renege; to annul
exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to give; to do (something) for
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
I see; that's right; indeed
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to cut (someone) down; to slay
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
dual nature; bilateral character; two-facedness; two-sidedness
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
far sight and deep design
fickle; capricious; inconstant; changeable; whimsical
to change; to alter; to run counter to; to go against; to make a mistake (in); to err
disdaining everybody; not caring an ounce about other people's feelings
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education