to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
to pass (of time); to elapse
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
irritating; aggravating; upsetting; maddening; infuriating; exasperating
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
again; once more; a second time
white heat; incandescence; (emitting) white light; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to concern; to be related
thought; consideration; thinking
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
improvement of relations; rapprochement
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
hostel; dormitory; (arch.) bureau (government department beneath a ministry under the ritsuryō system); (arch.) tea-ceremony room; (arch.) villa
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
with a start; with a jump
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
to worry about; to be worried about; to fret about; to not know what to do; to be at a loss (as to what to do)
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
such; like that; in that way
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
silence (not speaking); muteness
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)