when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
front; frontage; facade; main
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
again; once more; a second time
(right at the) side; just beside
surroundings; environs; circumference
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
figurative expression; metaphorical expression
any more; any further; any better; any longer
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
highest grade; superlative degree
with a friendly grin; smilingly
genuine article; real thing; real deal
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
point of uncertainty; unclarified issue; doubt
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
northern part; the north (of a region)
instant; moment; for an instant
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible