hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
whatever the case; under any circumstances
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
to hold fast; to protect to the end
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
free translation; liberal translation
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
un-; non-; negative prefix
one's earthly existence; living under heaven
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
trouble; bother; annoyance
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to admit fault; to admit one is wrong
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
older sister; elder sister
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
literary woman; talented woman
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
(appropriate to) time, place, occasion
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
private person; individual
the same generation; coeval
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
casual speech; peer language; informal language
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
near oneself; close to one; familiar
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against