the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
one's husband; one's wife
chastity; fidelity; faithfulness; virtue
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
pure; genuine; trueborn; natural-born
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
acquaintance; relations; sexual intercourse; intersection
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
extent of (one's) foolishness; degree of stupidity
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
scorpion (Scorpiones spp.)
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
vagrancy; wandering; nomadism
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
time and time again; many times; a number of times
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to throw oneself (e.g. off a cliff, etc.)
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities