equally (well); as ... as; no less ... than ...; evenly matched; well-matched
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
the same night; that night
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
does not; do not; will not do
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
intentional; deliberate; contrived; artificial
malicious; vicious; malignant; shoddy; inferior; poor-quality
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
you could say; you might say; verging on the
neat and clean; tidy; trim
proposal; offer; request; application
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
elder brother; big brother; one's senior; one's elder; old ingredients; stale ingredients
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
sound; noise; (speech) sound; Chinese-derived reading of a kanji
to collapse; to flop (onto)
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
deep, threatening voice; menacing tone
troops; group members; team members; SDF officials