mental condition; state of mind; mentality
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
really; truly; indeed; good grief
swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
the reverse; other side; lining
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
older sister; elder sister
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
extra (e.g. in a film); supernumerary; extra; surplus; excess
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
contempt; derision; slight; disdain
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
generation; the world; the age
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
prejudice; bias; distorted view
firmly rooted; deep-seated
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
isolation; being alone; being friendless
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
that is to say; so that means
childlike mind; judgment as a child (judgement)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school