it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better
adding (an extra amount); increasing; tacking on (a charge)
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
this and that; one thing or another
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
within; inside of; less than
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
someone (something) not to be trifled with
winter clothing; winter wear; winter goods
looking depressed; long face
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
break (in the weather, esp. rain or snow); interval of clear weather; patch of blue sky; (arch.) period of serenity
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
heavy outfit designed to keep out the cold
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
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
iron plate; steel plate; sure thing; certain winner
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
leadership; initiative; spearhead
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
assertion; declaration; affirmation
changing one's clothes; change of clothes
changing clothes; change of clothes
guidance; leadership; leading the way