to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
despite having waited a long time; in spite of having waited a long time; no matter how long one waits
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that ...
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
to order; to command; to appoint
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
particularly; only; in the case of
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
to envy; to be envious (of); to be jealous (of)
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money); indicates that the action is directed towards the speaker; indicates that the object of an action arrives at or is received by the speaker
punishment (of children); spanking; smacking; criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly; shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to turn (towards); to face; to head to; to go towards; to allot; to allocate
in the same way as; just like
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
indifferently; paying no attention (to); taking no notice (of)
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
glaring at; scowling at; looking contemptuously at; frowning down upon; domineering with a coercive look
adviser; advisor; consultant; school club supervisor (usu. a teacher); school club manager
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
one's principal residence; main home
returning home; going home; coming home; getting home
must; should; will (surely); be bound to; will (do); shall