head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
prospects of victory; chances of success
ray of hope; glimmer of hope
individual; private person; personal; private
complete change; about-face
to make progress; to develop; to evolve (method, style, etc.)
at a moment's notice; readily
reason; cause; circumstances
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to order; to command; to appoint
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
to lose one's energy; to be cowardly
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
making a connection (with Buddha)
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
sincere; earnest; serious
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
(sheet) music; (musical) note; genealogy; family tree; record of a game of go, shogi, chess, etc.
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer