seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone
to be bewitched by a fox; to be confused
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
to be complicated; to be elaborate; (arch.) to push in; (arch.) to be crowded
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
reason; cause; history; origin
ending up right back where one started
although; but; even though; I wish that
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
to be struck with terror; to be terrified; to be scared to death
retainer; retinue; servant
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
to sob convulsively; to heave with sobs
to dart away; to dart off; to gallop away
sad face; sorrowful face; anxious look; sad countenance
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
scale; scope; plan; structure
every year; yearly; annually
night stall; night shop; night fair
festival; feast; carnival
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
throbbing (pain); pounding
stage show featuring superhero characters from tokusatsu films and TV series
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
all night long; all through the night
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
jam-packed; packed; packed like sardines
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step