to think of; to come up with
all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
to take over; to obtain by transfer; to inherit; to buy; to purchase
don't you think?; indicates question
to demolish; to tear down; to pull down
to shift something to; to move something into; to transfer; to transpose; to exchange; to displace
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
ruin; destruction; devastation; waste; decay
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
(ancient) Japan; Yamato kingdom; Yamato (former province located in present-day Nara Prefecture); Yamato (battleship)
good fortune; happiness; blessing; good luck
to destroy; to break; to damage
to sell off; to sell completely
as was expected; sure enough
romanticist; romantic; dreamer
display window; shop window; store window
gem; jewel; precious stone
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
wooden statue; wooden image; wooden idol
one's own handwriting; autograph; holograph
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
evening deepens into night; the night wears on; night advances
backbiting of a coward; grumblings of a loser
(distant) howling; howl; backbiting; criticizing someone behind their back
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
unexpectedly; surprisingly
middle of the night; dead of night
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
ought to have been; was ... right?; to do for (inferiors)
to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind
minutely; in detail; with particular attention
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears