of course; certainly; naturally
together; at the same time; same; identical
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
garbage can; rubbish bin; trash can; dustbin
hello; good day; good afternoon
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to shrug (shoulders); to duck (head); to draw back (body)
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
suffix for familiar person
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
first meeting; first interview with
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
to keep away; to keep at a distance
ago; since; before; previous
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
sons and daughters; children; girl
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
distinction; favoritism; favouritism; discrimination
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe