in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound
to kowtow (to bow from a kneeling position such that the forehead touches the ground); to prostrate oneself; to give a deep, reverent bow
to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on
largest class; top category
to finish; to end; to be completed; to fulfill one's obligations
radiant smile; contented smile
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; struck dumb with astonishment
beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.); palpitation; throbbing; pounding; fluttering
mistaking one person for another; (case of) mistaken identity
ardent; passionate; vehement
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
inexpert or untrained eyes
wide difference; a world of difference
such; like that; in that way
shoring up (a company, industry, etc.); propping up; bolstering; manipulation (of the market, esp. to prevent a sudden fall); jacking-up
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to get late; to advance; to wear on
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
willpower; energy; vitality
exactly the same; identical; exact; perfect
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
scarecrow; figurehead; dummy
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
outrageous; wild (ambition, idea, etc.); crazy; inordinate; extravagant (e.g. claims); audacious