abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
the other day; a few days ago
to apologize; to apologise
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to be baked (food); to be printed (photos); to be fired (pottery)
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
becoming stereotyped; getting stuck in a rut; humdrum; mannerism (art, etc.)
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
should; must; -able; probably; likely
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots)
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
program (e.g. TV); programme
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
web site; website; web page; webpage; home page; homepage
to lose sight of; to miss
sequel; later development
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly