somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
frequency (of occurrence)
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
lady attendant; female servant; lady's maid; waiting maid
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to finish reading; to read through
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
secret information; intelligence
unable to leave the work at hand; right in the middle of something; tied up; busy
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
sounding each other out; probing each other
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
point of tangency; point of contact; (electrical) contact; point of contact (between); connection
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
friendship; friendly relations; connection; relation; intimacy
participation; joining; entry
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
date and time (of a meeting, departure, etc.); days and hours