explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
foster mother; adoptive mother
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
several weeks; a few weeks
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
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
manners; behavior; behaviour
to join together; to combine; to join up
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to say; to tell; to state; to do
daily life; daily living; waking up and going to sleep
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
proper; right; reasonable
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
invincible; ever-victorious; unconquerable; unbeaten
however; nevertheless; but; and yet; whereas; while
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum