opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to pose as; to (successfully) impersonate; to pretend to be; to (completely) become; to (fully) turn into
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
any more; any further; any better; any longer
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
scene; view; prospect; outlook
to burn into one's memory; to sear an image
head of the student council; president of the student council
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
beginning; outset; first; onset
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to triumph; to be elated with success
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
stirring; slight movement
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
a little bit; a little while
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
again; once more; a second time
silence (not speaking); muteness
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
misrepresentation; false statement
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
protest; refutation; pleading
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to arrive home; to return
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
older brother; elder brother