it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunate that ...
inexpert or untrained eyes
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently
general secretary (of a party, union, etc.); secretary-general; chief secretary
for a while; for some time; for a period
resembling closely; being strikingly similar; bearing a strong likeness
favourite horse; favorite horse
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
slanted eyes; upturned eyes; eyes that are turned up at the outer corners
sex fiend; lecher; pervert
cold reception; inhospitality
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
to balance; to counterpoise; to remain unchanged; to share (e.g. the expense); to bear (part of)
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
quite; utterly; (not) at all; completely; wholly; entirely
Kansai (region comprising Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and surrounding prefectures); Kansai (western half of Japan; during the feudal era)
blind (devotion, faith, etc.); reckless
craving for the limelight
pressing one's hands together in prayer; triangular frame of a thatched roof; yours sincerely; yours truly
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
hairline; borders of the hair
to begrudge doing; to find bothersome
finely chiseled (features)
lazybones; good-for-nothing; idler; slacker; loafer
abstaining from smoking; quitting smoking; prohibition of smoking; No Smoking; Smoking Prohibited
stable boy; stable hand; groom
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
current obsession; current kick; personal obsession
high praise; great admiration; with critical acclaim; to rave reviews; currently; presently