entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
than; from; out of; except; but; more
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
how; in what way; how about
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
one color; one colour; one article; same tendency; everyone being caught up in the same thing
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
filthy; dirty (looking); drab
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
email; mail (usu. in compound words); post; message (sent over a chat application); instant message; male
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout