but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
polite; courteous; hospitable
to bury; to inter; to entomb; to cover up; to hush up; to shelve
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
than; from; out of; except; but; more
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
how; in what way; how about; questionable
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
training; drill; practice; discipline
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
secret; private; surreptitious
perfectly ordered; perfectly coordinated
perfect; complete; flawless
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through