pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
to step forward; to volunteer
wall of people; crowd of people lined up (e.g. spectators); throng of people
whispering into a person's ear
making noodles by hand; striking a deal; coming to an agreement; killing with bare hands
to let down one's guard; to relax one's guard
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
duty; obligation; responsibility
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
tragic but brave; heroic; grim; pathetic
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
personage; person (deserving of respect)
explanation; interpretation
logical; cogent; well-reasoned; logically consistent
intelligence quotient; IQ
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
appearing with one's (full) name; showing one's name (on a nameplate, etc.)
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
last moment; eleventh hour; platform made of dirt used to perform executions (decapitations) in the Edo period
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
to hold something reverently with both hands
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
drinking party; banquet; feast