slightest connection; slender connection; sliver (e.g. of hope); one thread
to brave a danger; to take a risk
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
dignified expression; solemn expression; serious expression
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
sobriety; soberness; sober face
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
metropolitan tramway; tram operated by the metropolitan government (esp. Tokyo)
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with
papier mâché; something that looks good superficially
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
damp; wet; soaked; humid; clammy
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
to come and go; to go back and forth
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
to hurry (up); to press; to urge on
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
comparatively; relatively
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
tall, lanky person; bean pole; tall and thin; tall and lanky
north-east; Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu); Tohoku
native Japanese reading of a Chinese character; precept; lesson; one's teachings
small room; closet; cubicle; booth; stall
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping