stepping back; drawing back
to press; to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm
thunderous roar; roaring sound
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
in this manner; in this way; like this
just because; even if; even though
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
superiority; predominance
whim; vagary; capriciousness; eccentricity
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
ronin; masterless samurai; high school graduate waiting for another chance to enter university after having failed the yearly entrance examination; person out of work; jobless person; (arch.) wanderer
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
focusing on only the good points or strong points; incorporating the benefits (while ignoring the drawbacks); picking the best of both (everything); cherry-picking (e.g. information)
to kick (at someone, something)
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
to be sticky; to be close together
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
email friend; email penpal
narcissism; self-absorption; self-intoxication
being dead drunk; drunken stupor
learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience
life plan; plan for one's life; planning one's life
to change color (esp. leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; to ripen; to grow ripe
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
the big two...; two major...; two main...
self-righteousness; self-justified
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
one after another; in succession
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
idea; thought; discretion; forgiveness; pardon
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish