superficial; half-hearted; shallow
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
clothing; dressing; binding (of a book)
youth; minor; young people
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
private; informal; among one's people (group, friends)
to depend (on the situation); to be handled case by case
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
true character; true heart; true spirit
rare; uncommon; not often seen
catchers who warm up pitchers in the bullpen; tank (character that soaks up damage for the rest of the party in an MMORPG)
in the end; at the end of the day
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes
eccentric; crank; oddball
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
consenting to; being convinced of; being satisfied; understanding
finally; at last; at length; barely; narrowly; hardly
the reverse; other side; lining
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
bad boy; naughty child; brat
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
all the time; every single time; thank you (for your continued patronage)
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
to say nasty things (about); to use abusive language
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to