how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
just because; even if; even though
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
darkish; dusky; dark; murky
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
paying to get someone (esp. a geisha, prostitute, etc.) out of bondage
structural alteration (of a building); reconstruction; rebuilding; remodelling; remodeling
gem; jewel; precious stone
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
smelling burnt; tasting burnt; having a burnt smell
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to nip (something) in the bud
proposal; proposition; suggestion
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
to complain; to make a complaint
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
story; tale; talk; discussion
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to accept; to receive; to agree
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
receiving; acceptance; reception; admission