long ago; once upon a time
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
ear (of a cereal plant); head; point (of a brush, spear, etc.); tip; crest (of a wave); scion (in grafting)
purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
lately; recently; nowadays
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
continuously; from beginning to end; from first to last
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
password; watchword; motto; slogan
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
piece; fragment; one (object)
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
blocking the way; standing in the way