to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
employer's house; master's house
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
I am sorry (to hear, to say, etc.); a pity
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
in the background; not standing out
consequence; outcome; result; blame
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
snack (to have with a drink); side dish
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
without; but if; otherwise; or else
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
of course; certainly; naturally
no, not like that (but like this)
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
opinion; intention; thought
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
for a while; for some time; for a period
to reminisce; to engage in a lively conversation; to discuss mutual interests
after that; afterwards; thereafter
old master; old teacher; old monk; aged priest
cram school; private tutoring school; juku
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
student (esp. a university student)
name; given name; first name
bright person; talented student; prodigy
strange; unexpected; (by) chance; unusual; curious
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do