change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
to spit out; to eject; to dump
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
difference in temperature; difference in degrees of enthusiasm, interest, commitment, etc.
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
lack of filial piety; disobedience to one's parents
while; during (the time when)
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
control; check; restraint; inhibition