low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
to flare up; to fly into a rage
to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone
two (long cylindrical things)
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
to strike (with a stick, whip, etc.); to hit; to punch; to go to (a place to eat, drink, etc.)
to steal; to shoplift; to play pachinko
clearing one's mind of all mundane thoughts
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to achieve enlightenment; to attain enlightenment
wale (on the skin); welt; weal
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
moderator; host; chairman
intermission (between acts); interlude
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
jack; knave; (electrical) jack; hijack; hijacking
to pocket an insult; to choke back one's tears
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
of no interest; not interested
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
moral way of life; correct path; moral principles
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; worthy
tears (from being deeply moved); tears of gratitude
to sob; to be choked with tears