thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
winter vacation; winter holidays
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
to be able to wear; to fit into
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
letter; missive; note; mail
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
wherein; therein; thereinto
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
study; diligence; discount; reduction
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
millet or rice cake, roasted and hardened with starch syrup and sugar (sometimes including peanuts, etc.)
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
to lose sight of; to miss
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
regret; repentance; remorse
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
night express with sleeper cars (from the original color of the trains) (colour)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)