to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
(criminal) punishment; penalty; sentence
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
older brother; elder brother
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
way of talking; speaking style
jokingly; in the form of a joke
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
hostile relations; hostile relationship
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
everything working out as desired
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
illegitimate child; secret love child
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
this and that; one thing and another
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
jealousy; roasted rice cake
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners