hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
handmade; handcrafted; homemade; homegrown
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
monjayaki; dish of pan-fried batter with various fillings
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
more than usual (usu. time)
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to leave it as is; to leave it at that; to let it be; to stop with something
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight