what's the matter?; what's wrong?
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
speech; expression; wording; language
to feel a chill run down one's spine
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
in the same way as; just like
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
ill will; malice; evil intent
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
fast-talking; rapid talking
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
conviction; belief; confidence
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
distinction; discrimination
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior