to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
door; gate; opening; title page
black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
interruption; suspension; break
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
atrocious; fiendish; brutal; villainous
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
robbery and murder; murder during robbery
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)