with the exception of; excepting; excluding
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
any more; any further; any better; any longer
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
kinky hair; frizzy hair; unruly hair; curly hair
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
encircled flower seal (equiv. of a gold star awarded to children for good work at school)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
every year; yearly; annually
present; gift; to give a present or gift
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
child's tear-stained face
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
tag (children's game); tig
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
life; living; I; me; student
online shopping; e-commerce; mail order
weight training; muscle training
to be choked up; to be crushed (emotionally); to be overcome (with emotion); to be shocked; to be horrified
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
practice; practising; experience
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
plain; field; hidden (structural) member; wild; lacking a political post
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room