just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
labor; labour; work; service
ministry; department; province (of China); saving; conserving
second grade; second class; secondary
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
well-starched (clothing); stiffly starched
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
childish; childlike; immature; infantile; puerile
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
older sister; elder sister
tolerance; broad-mindedness
permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest
living room (Western style); sitting room
(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta
person living with a family; lodger; housemate; flatmate; roommate
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
structural alteration (of a building); reconstruction; rebuilding; remodelling; remodeling
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still