standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
depression; low spirits; dejection
evaluation criteria; evaluation standard
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
with a bang bang (sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace (spend money, work); with great vigor
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
konnyaku (Amorphophallus konjac); konjac; devil's tongue; konnyaku jelly; konjac jelly; devil's tongue jelly
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to not be worthy of the reputation (e.g. restaurant, Diet member, etc.); to not be worth the name; to not deserve to be called
to get cloudy; to cloud over; to cloud up; to fog up; to be gloomy; to be clouded (expression)
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
foreign; abroad; overseas
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
this is why; this means; it is the case that
the other day; a few days ago
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
craftsman; artisan; workman; carpenter
denouncing; calling (e.g. somebody a thief); branding (as)
how many people; a number of people
old man; venerable gentleman; venerable; old; father
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
special selection; finest pick; top pick
24 hours; twenty-four hours
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease