bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
to be silent; to say nothing
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to leave a note or document behind; to leave half-written; to leave out
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
duplicity; treachery; double-dealing
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)
eastern country; eastern provinces; Kanto provinces
energy; military strength
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
this family; we; this house
official announcement; proclamation
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
to ask; to enquire; to query
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
official proclamation; announcement; promulgation (e.g. of regulations)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
sharp-eared; keen-eared; quick-eared
unofficial offer (esp. job offer); tentative decision
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
military forces; hosts; troops
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing