I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
-like; pseudo-; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism; (arch.) censure
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to violate the law; to have a brush with the law; to have a run-in with the law
money-making; earning money
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn or restaurant); landlady; hostess; mistress
(smelling) strongly; pungently; furiously; indignantly; fuming
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
unrefined sake; unfiltered sake; cloudy sake
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
distilled liquor; spirits
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
while; during (the time when)
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
villain; baddie; the villain's part
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
bodyguard; bouncer; bar (e.g. on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
expression; look; countenance; face
(written) contract; agreement
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
at once; immediately; right now
before the end of this year
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft