secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
initiation into an art or discipline
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
to depend (on the situation); to be handled case by case
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; (lit.) to grab by the tail
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
to mistake someone for someone else; to misread; to misjudge
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
popular (with); in favour (with); well received
sexy; popular; well-liked
remaining silent; keeping secret
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
departure (of a train, car, etc.); starting; leaving
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
for some (unspecified) reason
to change; to alter; to mistake; to make a mistake; to fail to keep (e.g. one's promise); to sprain (a muscle)
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
hostility; antagonism; opposition
residence; stay; (job) posting; residential police box; residential police box officer
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
vanishing behind the clouds (e.g. of the moon); vanishing; suddenly disappearing; going into hiding
dividing for administrative purposes; partition; division
unconfirmed; unidentified
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
intelligence or information network
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
older sister and younger brother
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
being enrolled (at a school); being registered; being a member (of a team, organization, etc.)
previous president (immediately preceding the incumbent); former president
to speak frankly; to speak unreservedly; to open up to each other; to talk candidly; to speak by laying everything on the table; to talk straight from the gut
to grow taller (of people)
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
feigning innocence, ignorance or naivety; someone (esp. a woman) pretending to be innocent, ignorant or naive
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
being left out; being ostracized