given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
cruelty; hard-heartedness
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
troublesome; annoying; complicated
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
had better ...; had better not ...
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
damp; moist (negative nuance)
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
participation; joining; entry; adherence
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
everything; anything; nothing
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
looking away; looking aside
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
chair; stool; post; office; position
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is