class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
language learning ability; foreign language skills; linguistic ability
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
thank you very much; I'm sorry; excuse me
obi (kimono sash); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product); band; belt; cingulum; radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days
honour; honor; glory; privilege
back; rear; background; backdrop; backing; support; going backwards
proposal; proposition; suggestion
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
these days; nowadays; recently
completion; perfection; accomplishment
quarreling; wrangling; argument; fuss
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
killing time; keeping oneself occupied; time killer; wasting time; waste of time
(some small) help; an aid; some assistance
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
library; book collection; paperback book
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
novel; story; (work of) fiction
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito
every month; trite; commonplace; conventional
words of thanks; words of gratitude; acknowledgements; apology
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
cord; strap; thong; string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
and (also); both ... and; as well as
sale; sales; selling; marketing
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to say; to tell; to state; to do
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes