nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
marriage; marriage tie; love knot
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
two persons; two people; pair; couple
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
such; like that; that sort of; very
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
fresh wound; fresh bruise
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
consequence; outcome; result; blame