close; intimate; on good terms
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
thin (air); weak (liquid); dilute; lacking (enthusiasm, consideration, substance, etc.); insubstantial; deficient
relations; members of extended family
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to watch steadily; to stare
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
living by oneself; living alone
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
to boil strongly; to be excited
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to triumph; to be elated with success
fortune; fate; chance; coincidence; (stroke of) luck
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
for heaven's sake (Pete's, mercy's, etc.); for pity's sake; oh stop; lay off
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
of course; certainly; naturally