scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
glaring (eyes); piercing; penetrating
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
to drift (to); to be washed ashore
treating (someone) like an object
cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to allow a less skilled person to practice with one (esp. in sumo)
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs
common saying; popular version; folklore; tradition
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
performance of one's official duties
harmless; innocuous; safe; benign
puffing (e.g. cigarette smoke); bobbing (to the surface); floating lightly
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
impoliteness; carelessness; misconduct; clumsiness
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
here and there; little by little; sporadically; dots; spots
being open but having virtually no business
distant look; faraway look
central pillar; principal post; backbone of a society or community
prompt decision; snap judgement; snap judgment
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
to taste; to try (food or drink)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
distortion; stretch; strained interpretation; technicality; casuistry; sophistry
strong power of the state; iron fist; heavy hand
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat