don't worry; there's no need to worry
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); (lit.) to weigh (something) on scales; to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
smart-alecky; clever-clever; cheeky; cunning; crafty; shrewd
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
having said that; be that as it may
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
matter for great congratulation
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
to be harboured (of negative feelings or thoughts); to be rooted in one's mind; to coil; to curl around; to become tangled (e.g. of roots)
one lump; one body; one group
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away
waving a stick; conductor (orchestra, etc.); (arch.) Edo policeman
to go past; to pass; to pass by
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
memory; sense; experience
lack of filial piety; disobedience to one's parents; ungrateful child; unfilial child
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
cost price; purchase price; cost; production cost; manufacturing cost; prime cost
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
everyone has a past; every person has their own history
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to contract (to do); to undertake; to take on (work); (arch.) to take responsibility for; (arch.) to be liable for
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
inn town; post town; post-station town
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial