father; dad; husband; you; he
have a good day; take care; see you
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
so; like this; in this way
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
guardian; protector; patron; parent
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
to take on a role; to take part
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
had better ...; had better not ...
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
to be needed; to be wanted