to give a glance (at); to take one look at
only; merely; but; no more than
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
such ... as; or some such
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
extravagant spending; wasteful spending; splurging; squandering
to revive (e.g. a company); to boost (e.g. morale)
(not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; overly
maintaining contact (with); keeping in contact (with); keeping in touch (with); introducing (unacquainted people); getting acquainted (with one another)
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
to head home; to leave for home
racketeer; thug; rogue; bully; fixer
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
moisture; humidity; dampness
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
duty room; staff room; waiting room
since then; from that time; ever since
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
start of work; commencement; opening
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
continuation; continuance; maintenance; persistence; going on
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
feeding habit (e.g. of an animal); feeding habitat
taste; liking; preference
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit