dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
difference; variation; difference
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
preface; introduction; preamble
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
you (plural); all of you; you all
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
all parts; various parts; every department
application; request; petition
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
to be infatuated (with); to be hooked (on); to lose one's heart (on)
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
tapestry; wall hanging; banner
another thing; exception; special case