arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to keep away; to keep at a distance
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
prognostic symptoms; after-effect; sequela
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
about; concerning; related to; -ish
extramarital sex; affair; fooling around; infidelity; wantonness; unfaithfulness
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
convenient; handy; useful
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
housewife; mistress (of the house); homemaker
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
Obon; Bon Festival; Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July; tray
(overnight) stay; lodging
story; tale; talk; discussion
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point