or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
and then; and so; and; so then
exceptional; unusual; special; especially; exceptionally; unusually
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
maintaining the status quo
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to complain; to make a complaint
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
(non-documentary) television series; TV drama; teledrama; drama; dramatic incident; spectacle
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
endless; boundless; everlasting
unpleasant feelings (e.g. hatred, disgust, revulsion, fear)
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
thirteenth day of the month; thirteen days
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
to do someone in; to bump someone off