very likely; very probable
to take precautions; to set a guard against attack
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
rumbling; (ringing) cadence
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
very; extremely; excessively
to turn a deaf ear to; to not listen to; to not get the message
to watch over; to watch attentively
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
stature; height; size; physique
like this; this sort; this way
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
to excite; to incite; to stimulate; to arouse; to tempt; to stir up
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner