to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
standing; reserve; always having ready
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
all eyes; public attention
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
to be embarrassed; to lose face
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
suffering (as a result of maltreatment)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
relatively; comparatively
pleasant feeling; pleasant sensation; pleasure
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
senior high school student
beyond one's means or position
foreign; abroad; overseas
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
brand items; brand-name goods
false accusation; pretext; picking a quarrel; committing oneself
and; thereupon; because of that
stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength