getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
charming; fascinating; attractive
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
almost every day; almost daily
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
expression; representation; description; representation (of a group)
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
rather; better; instead; if anything
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
second marriage; remarriage
child from a previous marriage; child of a former spouse; stepchild
counter for (small) things or pieces; counter for military units; (an) individual; one person; counter for years (of age difference); counter for school-years
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)