to take for granted; to assume; to pretend (to be); to pose (as); to go through with (what one decided to do); to persist in doing
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
child (esp. one of elementary school age or younger)
deliberation; discussion; consideration
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to stand up straight; to stick up (e.g. of hair); to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand (doing nothing); to stand around
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
power; authority; influence
complete change; about-face
to succeed; to bear fruit
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
trouble; bother; annoyance
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
don't you think?; indicates question
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
nonglutinous grain (not sticky enough to make mochi rice cakes)
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
to visit and comfort or console; to go to see (e.g. someone in hospital); to ask after (e.g. someone's health); to attack; to hit; to strike
insolent fellow; rude fellow
separate building; outbuilding; outhouse
facility; facilities; institution; home (for the elderly, orphans, etc.)
to pile up; to accumulate
stone wall; dry wall; rocky cliff; stone precipice
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
small; fine; detailed; stingy
to make even; to make smooth; to make level; to average
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
air-permeability; breathability
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well