to face; to go towards; to head towards
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
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
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
the way one drinks; one's manner of drinking
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
so; like this; in this way
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
that's true; of course; obviously
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
fortune-telling; divination
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
economic fortune; luck with money
to be mad about; to be hooked on
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
noisy; loud; boisterous; turbulent; unsettled; restless
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to be (deeply) touched by; to be struck by
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning