government service; the bureaucracy
not worth considering; out of the question
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
blue (colour, color); sad; down (in the dumps)
such ... as; or some such
though; notwithstanding; although
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
color scheme; colour scheme
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
practicality; utility; usefulness
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to begin to dance; to break into a dance
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
to shut out one's opponents; to stop the other side from scoring
if you think about it; come to think of it
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
in the course of one's duties
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)