distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
that day; the very same day
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
jack of all trades, master of none
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
to happen to meet; to come across
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
society; public; community; social studies
exclusive; exclusionary; restrictive; clannish
sense of values; values; value system
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all