on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
to roll around laughing; to fold up; to hold one's sides with laughter
to lose heart; to lose interest; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose focus; to let one's guard down
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
advance warning; previous notice; prior announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
stamina; energy; stamina-boosting (esp. of meat dishes containing raw egg yolks, garlic, Chinese chives, etc.)
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
(saying) with one voice; unanimously; in chorus; in unison; as one
health management; health maintenance; health care
to live; to make a living; to get on with
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
housing district; residential district
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
major cleanup; spring cleaning
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
by today; before the day is over
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
familiarity with the land; (having) knowledge about a place
present location; current location; "you are here" (on map)
lightly; nimbly; with agility; casually; readily; regularly
very likely; very probable
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
thinnish; somewhat thin; weakish; on the weak side; rather light; rather pale
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
leadership; initiative; spearhead
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
(open) a little; slightly; narrowly; (cut) finely; thinly
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)