that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
to be selected (from among many people)
almost; roughly; approximately
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
moderate; proper; just right
tension; mental strain; nervousness
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
two persons; two people; pair; couple
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
in perfect form; going swimmingly
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
in that way; thus; so; so?
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
measuring container; measure; box (seating at a theatre, etc.); square on a grid; cell of a grid; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to some extent; to a certain extent
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to name; to call; to christen; to term
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
(one's) quota; assignment
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
your home; your family; their home; (my) home