today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
to turn (towards); to face; to head to; to go towards; to allot; to allocate
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
that; the matter in question
already; now; no longer; not any more
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
the other day; a few days ago
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
fish-based cooking; fish dish
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to find; to discover; to come across; to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
accounting; finance; bill (at a restaurant); check; accountant; treasurer
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
don't you think?; indicates question
once-in-a-lifetime (opportunity); golden (opportunity); one-in-a-million (chance)
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion