speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
such ... as; or some such
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
cosplay (dressing in costume, esp. as a manga character, etc.)
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
I see; that's right; indeed
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
novel; original; striking; strange; eccentric; fantastic
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
the same kind; accomplice; partner
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
way of speaking; intimation
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
senior high school student
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle