to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
to admit fault; to admit one is wrong
to be relieved; to feel relieved
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
the way back; the way home; return trip
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
for better or worse; luckily or unluckily
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
complete change; about-face
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue
anyway; either way; one way or the other; whichever; whatever
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
wise saying; famous saying
to be impressed; to greatly admire
to discuss; to talk together
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
nothing one can say (e.g. about something perfect); not a thing one can complain about; better than one could hope for
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes