-like; pseudo-; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism; (arch.) censure
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
that's the way it is; such is life
show; exhibition; spectacle
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
the reverse; other side; lining
whispered conversation; whispering
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
important; having a high status; having standing; exalted; of high station
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to visit frequently; to haunt
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
encroachment; erosion; corrosion
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
in the end; at the end of the day
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
school; school building; schoolhouse
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
breath; breathing; tone; mood
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
that's a different matter; that's a different story
four times; four colour process printing (color); CMYK printing
alone; unaided; away from home
to hand over; to surrender
a few years ago; some years back
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
will; testament; last request