hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
you could say that; that might be so
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
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.)
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
evening meal; dinner; supper
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
last week; the week before
aloes wood (Taxus cuspidata var. nana); aloes-wood perfume; aloes-wood incense
to collude (with); to conspire (with); to make friends with; to get along well with; to become intimate (with opposite sex); to establish a secret liaison (with)
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
hi; hello; hey; listen!; oh; come on!
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)