consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
because of; owing to; due to
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
to become tense; to become serious; to become sober; sobering; bracing
welcome!; nice to see you!
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
absurd; ridiculous; nonsense; excessive; extreme
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
by myself; in person; by oneself
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to stay calm; to keep cool
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering