calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
beginning; outset; first; onset
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to gather; to collect; to assemble
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
interruption; suspension; break
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
often (happens); tend to; be apt to; be likely to
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
library; book storage; stack room; archive (file)
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
logical connection; chain of reasoning; coherence; blood vessel
roleplay (e.g. in computer RPG games)
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
weather; look of the sky; situation; turn of affairs; signs
to produce (e.g. movie, play, show, event, musical recording, etc.); to design (e.g. new commercial product, restaurant concept, etc.); to create; production; creation; design
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
earnest desire; eager hope; longing; yearning; hankering
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful