what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
to comfort; to console; to amuse
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
with a start; with a jump
instant; moment; for an instant
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
honour; honor; glory; privilege
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
out of character; unlike one
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
dad; daddy; papa; sugar daddy
mom; mommy; mum; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
question; inquiry; enquiry
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
although I say; although one might say; although called
immediately; right away; at once; instantly