(not) even once; (not) ever
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
with a friendly grin; smilingly
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to smile (at); to grin (at)
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
quickly; briefly; rashly; carelessly; (flowing) in trickles
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to curry favour; to butter up; to fawn over; to humour someone (humor); to put in a good mood (e.g. a baby)
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
arrogance; haughtiness; conceitedness
master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
mountain climbing; mountaineering
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
dawn; daybreak; end; soon after something has ended; beginning (of a new year, month, etc.)
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time