not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
regarding highly; attaching importance to
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
don't you think?; indicates question
regular; ordinary (e.g. session of parliament); established usage; precedent; regular practice
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
good news; happy news; glad tidings
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
large number (of); many; majority
opening a new store; opening a new branch; setting up a stall (at a festival, trade fair, etc.); setting up a booth; exhibiting
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to set up shop; to open a store
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
contract; compact; agreement
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
commander; general; leader
to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
returning home; going home; coming home; getting home
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally