strangeness; abnormality; disorder
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap
the other day; a few days ago
to not understand; to not (quite) know; to be unsure; to be unable to tell
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
immediately; at once; instantly
to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead
patience; forbearance; endurance; forgiveness; pardon
comfort; consolation; diversion
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
consequence; outcome; result; blame
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to undergo great hardships; to waste away from great effort and worry
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
attending physician; physician in charge; (one's) family doctor
proposal; offer; report; proposition; notice; request
large room; green room; waiting room for performers when off stage; junior actor; actor of small parts; large hospital room (for several patients)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
very rich person; the super rich
really; truly; indeed; good grief
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to create a debt in one's favor (e.g. by doing someone a favor); to create an obligation in one's favor
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice