when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
way (of doing); manner; method; means
impudent; shameless; brazen
outdoors; outside; open air; fields; outskirts; suburbs
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over
wholeheartedly (approve, agree, etc.); unconditionally; completely
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
to stay calm; to keep cool
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
positive (result); positive (attitude); cheerful; optimistic
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
healthy; sound; wholesome
difficult to ...; hard to ...
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to run around; to bustle about; to busy oneself
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
what percentage; what ratio; what rate; what proportion
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
natural calamity; disaster
restoration; restitution; rehabilitation
hectic; topsy-turvy; chaotic
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
looking for a particular person or thing; searching high and low; hunting for; picking out; singling out
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
next year; next fiscal year
office worker; salaried worker; white-collar worker
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance