Golden Week (early-May holiday season in Japan)
pending question; unresolved problem
to carry over; to carry forward; to keep (for later); to defer
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
how long; how far; how much
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
number one; first; best; most; game; round
foolhardy; reckless; fearless
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
suffix for room numbers; suffix for apartment numbers
door; gate; opening; title page
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least