at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
selection; choice; option
decision; determination; resolution
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to shake one's head (in denial)
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
talk; recital; narration; topic
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
to speak; to say; to vocalize
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
kimono fabrics shop; draper's shop
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
loser; defeated person; the defeated
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
blast it!; bloody hell!; by thunder!; you bastard!; god damn you!; motherfucker!
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery