Confessions of a Mask (1949 novel by Yukio Mishima)
focus of one's attention; what one is looking for; viewpoint; point one is trying to make
present; gift; to give a present or gift
the way back; the way home; return trip
along the road; along the way
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
soccer ball; football (as used in soccer)
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
article for everyday use; domestic article
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
such; this sort of; like this
from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
to be taken for granted; to be generally accepted; to be the established wisdom; to be the (social) convention; to be the customary thing to do
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
March; third month of the lunar calendar
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
this is why; this means; it is the case that
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
seventeenth day of the month; seventeen days
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
to be contrary to one's expectations