I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to get tired out; to be exhausted
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
noisy; confused; uproarious
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
companion; company; tritagonist; second supporting character
nice to see you; good morning; good evening; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
long (time that has passed); old (story)
to be perturbed; to be agitated
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to get cloudy; to cloud over; to cloud up; to fog up; to be gloomy; to be clouded (expression)
story; tale; talk; discussion
to order; to command; to appoint
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
thoughtless; reckless; ordinary; usual; excessive; indiscriminate
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
reception hall (esp. for visiting state dignitaries); guest house; State Guest House (esp. Akasaka palace, also guest house in Kyoto)
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
precious stone; jewel; gem
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
one country; the whole nation; the whole country; stubborn; obstinate
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to collapse; to flop (onto)
to breathe out; to exhale
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)