(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
one-by-one; separately; in detail
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
switching off (e.g. electricity); turning off (e.g. water); off-season; offset; off-road; off-line; off (the price)
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
spatula; (artificially cultured) Japanese crucian carp
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
steady; sound; reliable; solid
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
government office building
watching without paying (a film, play, etc.); watching for free (e.g. on illegal streaming sites); reading for free (e.g. pirated manga)
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
hello; good day; good afternoon
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to put on airs; to assume importance