as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
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
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
Star Festival (held in July or August); Tanabata; Festival of the Weaver
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
paper lantern; Chinese lantern; Japanese lantern
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
festival; feast; carnival
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
to rock; to shake; to swing
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
family; members of a family
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
to boil; to heat; to excite; (arch.) to melt (metal)
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
bathing powder; bathwater additive; bath salt
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet