left utterly helpless (e.g. by a curt reply or refusal); have no one to turn to; unapproachable
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to grow timid; to cower; to become perverse; to become contrary; to be cramped; to be constrained
to fix upon (one-sidedly); to (ignore someone's position and) arbitrarily decide something is the case; to scold; to take (a person) to task
confidence; trust; faith; credit
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
the other day; a few days ago
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
regret; repentance; remorse
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
deep-seated grudge; hatred
root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble; cause of misfortune
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
you could say that; that might be so
your native country; your hometown; my home country (i.e. Japan); countryside; country; (arch.) daimyo's territory (Edo period)
people (of a country); nation; citizen; Democratic Party for the People
battlefield; battleground
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
vengeful ghost; avenging spirit; apparition
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning