to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
main question; real issue at hand
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
notice; attention; observation
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
lei (garland of flowers); lei (plural of leu; currency of Rumania and Moldova)
first; preliminary; primary (sources, industry, etc.); original; linear (function, equation); first-order
generation; the world; the age
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
mistress; kept woman; concubine
second; secondary; quadratic (function, equation, etc.); second-order
in this way; thus; such; uh...
to become enthusiastic; to have a crush (on); to lose one's head (to); to become earnest
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
worthy of special mention
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
rather; sooner; preferably
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
should; must; -able; probably; likely
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
explosion; rupture; break off
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort