as if it were about oneself
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
sniff; sniff-sniff (esp. an animal); whining; whimpering
to go out and away; to leave
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
to save; to leave over; to spare
weak-willed; easily pressured; pushover
forbidding to speak; muzzling (a person); bribing into secrecy; hush money
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
living thing; living creature; animal; life
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to grow up; to become an adult
to the previous extent; as much as previously; as much as one used to
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
to make a success in life
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
flagship product; leading product; hallmark product
power map; power structure; power relationships
to repaint; to paint again; to break (a record); to rewrite; to remake
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
to paint (draw) a picture
to anticipate; to foresee
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
to become famous; to gain fame
mask; disguise; guise; mask
number; number plate; license plate
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)