to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
stealthily; secretly; in secret
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
female friend; woman friend
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
bank; banking institution
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
some nerve (as in 'you must have some nerve to ...')
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
evaluation; criticism; commenting on; assessment; estimation
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry