it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
summer vacation; summer holiday
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
too terrible to look at; unbearable to look at
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
proper; respectable; decent; (arch.) entirely; (arch.) completely; (arch.) wholly
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
suffix for familiar person
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
originally; by nature; from the start
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
both hands; both arms; ten
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)