by any standard; (not) even as flattery
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to complete decisively; to do to completion
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
home tutor; private tutor; coach
fifth year of elementary school; fifth year elementary school student
unrequited love; one-sided love
to be good (at); to go well; to look (taste, etc.) good; to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink
in the same manner as before; the same as always
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
having no make-up; wearing no make-up; being without make-up
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
poor health; ill health; unhealthy
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
logo; Logo (programming language)
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
one shō bottle (1.8 litres)
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.); boring; depressing; dark (e.g. story)
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not