to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
repeating a year (at school); staying in the same class for another year
being enrolled (at a school); being registered; being a member (of a team, organization, etc.)
decision; settlement; definition
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
difference; variation; difference
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to be silent; to say nothing
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to mix; to stir; to blend
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to increase; to add to; to augment
as much as one wants; as many as one wants; all that one wishes for
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
indicate reason; infers some protest
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
mental; spiritual; emotional
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
(period of) a year; during an era
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
to differentiate; to segregate
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
rest; break; recess; intermission
even if not; even without
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead; folk song and dance performed by a group; leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers