when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
to abandon; to give up on; to desert
renewing oneself; changing one's way of thinking
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
cooperation; collaboration
to turn up (hem, sleeves, etc.); to fold back (e.g. page); to turn back; to double back; to loopback (a signal, message, etc.)
to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
to be prolonged; to drag on
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
female university student; female college student
women's college; women's university
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy; mutual understanding
muffler; scarf; comforter; muffler (for a vehicle exhaust); silencer
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
name; given name; first name
after a long time; for the first time in a while
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
not caring; not giving a damn
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
tele; Terret (wine grape variety)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)