to take all things together; to include everything; to take account of everything
national language; Japanese language (esp. as a school subject in Japan); one's native language; mother tongue; native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords and Chinese-derived words)
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to mourn
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to refuse; to decline; to deny
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
threat; menace; coercion; blackmail
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to tip off (e.g. the police); to inform (on); to squeal; to rat
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
welcome; (warm) reception
to rub (on); to wipe; to daub; to lay (the blame on someone); to pin; to shift
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
good humour (humor); good mood
(overnight) stay; lodging; inn; hotel; night duty; anchorage
affable; sociable; friendly
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy; mutual understanding
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
companion; partner; spouse
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to sound together; to vibrate mutually; to reverberate
highway; freeway; expressway; motorway
junction; system interchange (between highways)
in the city; within the city
along the river; riverside
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed