intimidation; threat; bluster
to say all kinds of things; to complain; to find fault (with)
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
to be mad about; to be hooked on
to begin talking; to open up
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
manner of using one's hands
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
most of all; extremely; supremely
discipline; training; teaching manners
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
to visit frequently; to haunt
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
rapid development; rapid unfolding
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
focusing on only one thing; obsessively; intensely; selfish; self-serving
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
living by oneself; living alone
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
looks; countenance; facial features; physiognomy
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
gradation; gradation haircut; taper
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
to look young; to seem young