after a long time; for the first time in a while
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
devotion; attachment; infatuation
hateful; detestable; loathsome
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
lizard; skink lizard (Scincidae spp.)
clever; shrewd; crafty; cunning; pretentious; impertinent
mockery; derision; ridicule
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
mild (climate); temperate; gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
bedridden; confined to bed
furious facial expression
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
failure story; horror story
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
in good taste; tasteful; (person) of refined taste; of cultivated tastes
silver utensil; silverware
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
corner; nook; recess; downstage right (on a noh stage)
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
tone quality; sound quality
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
recompense; indemnity; atonement
unexpectedly; surprisingly
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
people; citizens; subjects; folk