now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
name; given name; first name
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling
rough (estimate, summary, etc.); broad; general; careless (e.g. work); sloppy; crude
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
uninhabited area; acting inhumanly; inhuman person; nonhuman life (usu. sentient)
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
quickly; swishing; whooshing