irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
declaration; proclamation; announcement
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
dignity; majesty; sanctity
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
odds and ends; all; every
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
pessimism; disappointment
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to be appointed to a rank
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
probability; likelihood; chances
how; in what way; by what means
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
nature; property; disposition
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
I see; that's right; indeed
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
evil spirits of rivers and mountains
perception; sensation; awareness
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo); (Edo period) silver mint
pride; dignity; self-respect
self denial; self control