one day; (on) a certain day
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
way of asking; way of listening; listener
rescheduling (a meeting, debt, etc.)
breach of manners; breach of etiquette; faux pas
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
manners; etiquette; polite behaviour
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
absolutely; positively; decidedly
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
number of characters; character count
from the viewpoint of; according to
just past noon; afternoon
conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
again; once again; yet again
movements; bearing; deportment; carriage; behavior; behaviour
new book; 17x11 cm paperback book
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
Japanese white birch (Betula platyphylla var. japonica)
centerline (road); center line; Chuō Line (central railway line in Tokyo)
upper reaches (of a river); upper stream; top; upper part; long ago; beginning; first
public (facilities, service, etc.); communal
(means of) transportation; transport; transportation facilities; transportation system; transit system
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
to be grateful; to feel grateful; to be thankful
trouble; bother; annoyance
in the city; within the city
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
several minutes; a few minutes
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification