verdigris; green rust; copper rust
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
makyō; Chinese magic mirror; bronze mirror that projects a hidden sacred image when reflecting a beam of light
parallelism; running parallel (to, with); running concurrently; occurring at the same time; not reaching an agreement (e.g. of a debate)
grinding; polishing; refining (skill, knowledge, etc.); striving to master something
transcription (of a text, DNA, RNA, etc.); copying; transfer (printing); transcription; transliteration
mastery; learning through experience; realization; realisation; comprehension
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
round shape; circle; circular form
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
first time; first; initial
counting ballots; tally (of votes)
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
consultation; discussion; conference; collusion; bid-rigging
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
centre of attention; center of attention
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
handsome youth (male); pretty boy
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to be possessed by an evil spirit; to be tempted; to give in to an urge; to succumb to temptation