very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
covering; filled in; complete; total; cliched; clichéd; plaintext
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
child of mixed parentage; mixed-race child
person of mixed parentage; crossbreed; Eurasian; hybrid; crossbreed
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
participation; joining; entry; adherence
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
general situation; general trend; general tendency; way things are moving; current (of the times); tide (e.g. of public opinion)
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently