more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
alteration; falsification; faking
one way or the other; either way
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
to gather; to collect; to assemble
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to look forward to something
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
although I say; although one might say; although called
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
reaction; response; reaction
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
(cute) suffix for familiar person; cute adjective form