it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
physical condition; state of health; shape
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
hasty; rash; impatient; restless; quick (to draw conclusions, make decisions, etc.)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
within the year; before the year is out
traditional Japanese engagement ceremony involving ritual gift exchange between families; ceremonial engagement gifts
the New Year begins; the New Year starts; to end (e.g. apprenticeship, service)
way; style; ceremony; rite; wedding (ceremony); equation
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
schedule; program; calendar
how; in what way; how about
remainder of the year; rest of the year
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to continue; to keep up; to keep on; to continue ...; to keep on ...