of no interest; not interested
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to form a pair (pairs); to partner
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
by all means; by all costs
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to bud; to sprout; to germinate; to have luck on one's side; to get lucky
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
all you have to do is; just; that's all
to have the game in one's hands; to hold the key to victory
negotiations; discussions; connection
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
great (i.e. great-grandson, great-grandmother)
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
abstaining from smoking; quitting smoking; No Smoking!; Smoking Prohibited!
in accordance with plans; just as planned
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
originally; by nature; from the start
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
back off!; leave me alone!
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)