to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
for this very reason; that is exactly why
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
short pause; short interval
again; once more; a second time
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
extent of (one's) foolishness; degree of stupidity
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to put up (with something); (lit.) to clench one's teeth
present; current; in operation
political measures; policy
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess