approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
slope; inclination; tendency; trend; slope (of a linear function)
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
emergency; accident; worst case; unexpected occurrence
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
no!; no no!; no, not at all
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to call (someone) to come; to call for; to summon; to always call (someone by a name); to become used to calling
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
dissipation; prodigality; debauchery
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
killing time; keeping oneself occupied; time killer; wasting time; waste of time
humorous; funny; amusing; enjoyable (e.g. life); pleasant; fun
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to have the privilege of doing
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
desperation; despair; self-abandonment