joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
have a good day; take care; see you
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
comfort when sleeping; feel (of a bed, futon, etc.)
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; one's time (to act); one's chance
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
periodic; regular; routine
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
bedding that is never put away during the day; permanently laid-out futon
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
great difference; major mistake
drying machine; dryer; desiccator
decision; determination; resolution
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
heavy equipment; heavily equipped; heavily armed; heavily armored
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
timing-wise; timewise; seasonal; depending on the time
major cleanup; spring cleaning
to recall; to remember; to recollect
particularly; only; in the case of
possession; occupation; occupancy
replacement; substitution; change; shunting (rail); switching
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings