to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
to put something on top of another thing; to superimpose
to mix; to blend; to combine
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
unrequited love; one-sided love
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
in truth; as it is; as you are; in practice
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
climax; peak; zenith; apex
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
bento; Japanese box lunch
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody