hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
many-sided; multifarious; versatility
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
feeling sick; feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry; being offended; being disgusted
joint struggle; common (united) front
common front; united front
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
fall; crash (e.g. aircraft)
self-interest; selfish desire
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
one lump; one body; one group
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
two dimensions; fictional world of anime, manga, video games, etc.
disrespect; irreverence; impiety; blasphemy; profanity
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
lately; recently; nowadays
going on about oneself; talking about oneself
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
middle part; medium depth (water); medium layer; medium-size; mid-level; medium-rise (building)
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
how are things with you?; how are you doing?; how are you getting along?; how have you been?; how are you?