honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
breaking off an engagement
choice; selection; option
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well ...; I think ...
whatever will be, will be; things happen the way they happen; let nature take its course
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
to go; to move (towards); to move through; to travel across; to go (well, badly, etc.); to proceed; to do (in a particular way)
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
don't you think?; indicates question
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
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.)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
(with a) whizz; hiss; zip; easily; with ease
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
meaning; significance; sense
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
commoner; plebeian; commoner (in Japan between 1869 and 1947; the lowest of the three classes)
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
scholarly ability; scholarship; knowledge; literary ability
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
exemption; exoneration; discharge