matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
father; father (e.g. of a discipline); pioneer (e.g. of field of research); God; Father
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
feeling; sensation; tentative; rough; interjection
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
and yet; though; when; in spite of
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
opening to the public; making available to the public; exhibiting; unveiling; release (of a film, information, etc.); disclosure
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
stimulating; exciting; provocative
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
from one end to another; thoroughly; completely; utterly
half; biracial person (esp. half-Japanese); person of mixed parentage; half (of a game); halfback; 9-hole half (of a round)
to allow; to let (someone) do; to make (someone) do
to keep standing; to stand motionless
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
sorry; excuse me; thank you
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)
only; merely; nothing but; no more than
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten