after all; because; but; even; too; as well
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen; to come about
different suitabilities; being cut out for certain things (and not for others)
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to sulk; to be peevish; to run away from home
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
in that way; thus; so; the same; so?
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain (in a place)
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
(someone else's) parents; both parents
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to fix upon (one-sidedly); to (ignore someone's position and) arbitrarily decide something is the case; to scold; to take (a person) to task
sympathy; compassion; pity
people; men and women; each person; everybody