to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to look down on (someone); to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
to keep in mind and do as one has been told; to learn and obey; to act in accordance; to comply
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
something like ...; something called ...
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in