roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
vulgar person; low-life; sleazebag; (arch.) lowly person; (arch.) person of humble rank; (arch.) peasant
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; poor-looking
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
question; inquiry; enquiry
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
everyone at once; everyone together
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
for this very reason; that is exactly why
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to repeat; to do over again
there is nothing; having nothing
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
astounding; tremendous; wild; crazy; exorbitant; outrageous
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain