overestimation; overvaluing
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
to put on airs; to assume importance
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
to be to the point; to be pertinent
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
with a friendly grin; smilingly
element (esp. component in electronics); elemental device; device; data; datum
generic; general purpose; all-purpose
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
100,000,000; one hundred million
indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
qualified or eligible person
motorized two-wheeled vehicle (with a displacement of less than 50cc); scooter; moped
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
being good in bed; sexual performer
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
big and round (eyes, shaven head, etc.)
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
to make merry; to be festive
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied