to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to be helpful; to be useful
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
compensation payment; reparation
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
(earning or paying) no interest
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)
to be full of pride; to be boastful
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
probe each other; sound each other out
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
hostility; antagonism; opposition
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
upper side (go, chess, othello board)
between both countries; bilateral
power balance; balance of power
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding