acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
nothing; nil; naught; nought
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
homeroom; form room; form class
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
modesty; humility; being humble
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
one's house; one's home; one's family