good match for an opponent; worthy (e.g. rival)
question and answer session
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
morning; forenoon; just before noon
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to fold up; to fold into layers
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
to harm; to cause harm to
living; lifestyle; living room
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
polite; respectful; reverent
to accompany; to go with; to go together
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
to grow timid; to cower; to become perverse; to become contrary; to be cramped; to be constrained
counter for books; volume
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
patting; stroking; caressing
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
twelve o'clock; noon; midnight
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)