difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
Nagata-chō (Japan's political center; equiv. of Downing Street)
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
knowing; (an) acquaintance
regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
vindictive; tenacious; persistent; spiteful; vengeful
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to live; to make a living; to get on with
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
really; truly; indeed; good grief
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
how; in what way; how about
chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency