remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
with a "plop" (of tears, drop of water, etc.)
to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
social status; social position
sampling food or drink; tasting
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
handmade object; craftwork; handmade
present (brought by a visitor); gift
topic of discussion; agenda
in a little bit; after a short while
hard-to-forgive; intolerable; inexcusable; unpardonable
unforgivable; inexcusable; unpardonable
unauthorized; without permission; unapproved; lack of permission; absence of authorization
to open up a lead (over one's opponent)
iron hammer; (fig.) crushing blow
professional killer; hit man
rude person; villain; blackguard; scoundrel; rogue; libertine
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to highlight something; to bring something to the forefront
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
to be stricken (e.g. with grief); to be battered (e.g. by disasters)
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
firm promise; definite promise
to feel relieved of one's burden; to have a weight removed from one's mind
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
first day of winter (approx. November 8)
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
(one acting as a) foster parent