paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual progression (oft. into an unwanted state); doing little by little; proceeding in a continual and vague fashion; gradually obscuring
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
ruby; Jonathan apple; (arch.) glowing skin; (arch.) beautiful looks
chocolate-vine (Akebia quinata); fiveleaf akebia; akebi; fruit of the akebia
white tassel hung above the southwest corner of the ring
good for eating; ripe enough for eating; in season
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
handmade; handcrafted; homemade; homegrown
mochi soaked in water (to protect against mold); rice cakes preserved in water
noshi; long thin strip of dried abalone in folded patterned paper, attached to a gift
18th day of the month; 18 days
market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
lifelong; lifetime; for life; life
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
to lead a life; to live a life
wealth and poverty; rich and poor
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
unintentionally; inadvertently; calmly; casually; nonchalantly; innocently
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
other; another; over; more than; I; me
noble; high and noble; noble (character); refined; precious; expensive
to ask for money; to put the touch on someone
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
first of the season (e.g. produce, catch); virgin
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
the moment of meeting (of two people, vehicles, etc.); the moment of running into each other; the moment of crossing paths
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
fruit store; fruit dealer; fruit seller; fruiterer; greengrocer
need; want; necessity; expenses; cost
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky
pack; packet; to pack; to package; (cosmetic) face pack; face mask
change (for a purchase); toilet splashback
to bring (someone into a place); to lead into
instead; but (on the other hand)