to concern; to be related
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to feel sorrow for
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
dregs; lees; grounds; sediment
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
innermost depths of one's heart
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer); to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
outsider; someone outside of a group
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to need; to demand; to take; to require
adviser; advisor; consultant
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
questions and answers; dialogue
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
(electric) torch; flashlight
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance