and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
deception; make-believe; fake; counterfeit; phony
to mistake someone for someone else; to misread; to misjudge
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
to be born; to come into this world
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
society; public; community; social studies
outward appearance; apparent
firm; strong; solid; stable
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
prejudice; bias; distorted view
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
shooto; martial arts competition leading to knockouts or submission
job hunting; job searching
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
life; living; I; me; student
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
(medical) doctor; physician
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
losers (those who have 'failed' socially, economically, etc.)
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
in truth; as it is; as you are; in practice
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
lecture (esp. special engagement by noted speaker); lecture meeting (event with one or more lectures)
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)