uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to count; to include in the number
replacement; substitution; change; shunting (rail); switching
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
painfully itchy; painful and itchy
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
don't worry; there's no need to worry
to pay attention; to be watchful
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
though one didn't intend (expect) to
to shed tears; to (begin to) cry
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
please come (and visit us); please come (to our shop)
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
thirst; craving; thirst (for love, knowledge, etc.); hunger
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
deception; make-believe; fake; counterfeit; phony
lie; falsehood; fiction; fabrication
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
after school (at the end of the day)
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course