when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
blackmail; extortion; threat (to extort money)
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
monolith; large slab of rock
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
of no interest; not interested
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
Japanese person; Japanese people
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
full; wholehearted; utmost; overall width
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress