or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
prejudice; bias; distorted view
I Doubt It (card game); Cheat; Bullshit; I doubt that; no way; you're fibbing
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
high mountain; alpine mountain
stratum; geological formation; layer; bed (coal, gravel, etc.)
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
memories; recollections; reminiscence
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to shake one's head (in denial)
mature woman; middle-aged woman
love of; affection for; enthusiast for; being attractive to; being liked by
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan