exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
snake; serpent; large snake
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
dejectedly; sorrowfully; crestfallen
at least; at most; (even) just
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
unable to resist; unable to suppress
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
to ask a question; to ask questions
another; one more; (not) quite; (not) very; lacking
loved one; lover; sweetheart
party to a contract; subscriber; policy owner (insurance)
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
sincere; honest; faithful
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
to move along; to go alongside; to walk along; to follow; to run down (one's cheek, leg, etc.); to trickle down
to set out (on a journey); to start (a task)
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
corner; section; one horn; pillar (of a group, system, etc.); member (of an organization, etc.); first corner
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
to go to meet (someone); to go to pick up
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
down to earth; reasonable