spots; speckles; mottles; speckled; spotted
encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights); erosion; corrosion
pitch-black; jet-black; strongly tanned; deeply sunburnt; sooty; black with dirt
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
dust; small debris (e.g. dirt, crumbs); trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to become a (bad) habit; to become a habitual practice; to become addictive; to grow on one; to become moreish
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
threat theory; view that a state or entity constitutes a threat
sweeping (over, across); conquering; overwhelming
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to ask a question; to ask questions
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
white clothes; white robe; white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.); commoner without rank (in ancient China); layperson
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
that kind; competition; match
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
to do together; to share; to participate in
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to be sharp; to be keen; to be on the ball; to have a mind like a steel trap; to be clever
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together