hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
confidence; trust; faith; credit
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
one's house; one's home; one's family
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
(present) head of a family
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to be promoted
military man; warrior; soldier
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
flat; level; flat (e.g. in 10 seconds flat); exactly; flat; flat
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
discretion; judgement; judgment
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
(your) consideration; attention; trouble; high dividends; high rate of return
one's real mother; natural mother; birth mother; biological mother
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
not caring; not giving a damn
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
presence; dignity; corpulence; obesity