humanity and justice (esp. in Confucianism); virtue; duty; formal greeting (between yakuza, street vendors, gamblers, etc.); (gang's) moral code
to go against; to act contrary to; to run counter to; to deviate from
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
present (brought by a visitor); gift
blood spilt from the body; blood circulating within the body (often as a metaphor for strong emotion or hot-bloodedness)
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
shipping; pairing of characters in a romantic relationship (in fan fiction, manga, etc.)
to suck (or draw) out; to aspirate
firmly rooted; deep-seated
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
perpetual night; continuing all night
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
multiple personality; split personality
personality; character; individuality; personhood
number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
what one should do (usu. in questions)
restoration; repair; mending
halting (speech); faltering; stammering
three days and three nights
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
to breathe out; to exhale
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
miraculous medicine; miracle drug; wonder drug
red earth (i.e. containing cinnabar or minium); vermilion
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
single standard; single base; single-feature show
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
exclusive; exclusionary; restrictive; clannish