originally; by nature; from the start
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
very much; exceedingly; extremely
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to speak ill of; to disparage
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
(not so) much; (not) very
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
to be touching; to be moving
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
to repeat; to do something over again
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)