to try to make a favourable impression; to appeal
snake; serpent; large snake
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
mask; disguise; guise; mask
searching examination; establishing the facts through thorough examination
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
to damage; to do harm; to disadvantage
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
closing part of a balance sheet; balance of accounts
joint together; opposite; facing
established fact; fait accompli
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
objection; dissent; protest
100,000; hundred thousand
quickening; foetal (fetal) movement; fomenting (trouble)
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
medium and high-rise (buildings, apartments, etc.)
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
Benten (goddess of arts and wisdom)
back seat (of a car); rear seat
pitch; tone; time; tempo; mood; tendency
total situation fully understood; understood; agreed
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
every month; monthly; month by month
money paid to the government
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism