unfortunately; sorry, but ...
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
ancient writing (i.e. Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period)
quiz; short test; mini test
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
faint; slight; vague; nebulous; indeterminate; tinge of ...
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
to transcribe; to duplicate; to describe; to film; to picture
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
boorishness; coarseness; stupidity
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
established fact; fait accompli
to gain traction; to develop momentum; to get a boost; to pick up steam
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
opening fully; full throttle; full power
school rules; school regulations
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
prohibition; inhibition; ban
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
man; male; masculine gender
tactful; adroit; shrewd; clever; smart; affable
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
remembrance; recollection; recognition
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
encounter; being confronted with (e.g. difficulty); meeting with (e.g. accident)
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler