difference; variation; difference
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
than; from; out of; except; but; more
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
behind; in the rear; in back
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
to be nearing death; to be dying
mercy; compassion; clemency; Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo (Cuculus fugax); Horsfield's hawk cuckoo
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
to be befuddled (with drink); to be intoxicated; to be infatuated; to be entranced; to be carried away
to begin talking; to open up
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
with these words; while saying
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand