to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
bribe; money under the table
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
ought to have been; was ... right?; to do for (inferiors)
to fail; to blunder; to mess up; to be dismissed; to be fired
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
than; from; out of; except; but; more
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
to beat down prices; to strike a hard bargain
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
for the time being; for the present; immediate; present; for some time (after); current account
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
hire (charge); rent; charge; fare; fee; freight
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
how kind of you; that's very nice of you; kindly
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
mutual assistance; mutual sympathy
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
don't you think?; indicates question