recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion
main question; real issue at hand
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
proper; respectable; decent; honest
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
price; cost; value; worth; value
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
regular; usual; favourite; favorite; preferred; accustomed
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
link; connection; filler; stopgap (job, budget, etc.); thickener (e.g. in cooking); thickening; hedging
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
to assemble (e.g. goods into a set); to gather; to put together
gift brought to a funeral (usu. money); funeral offering; condolence gift; (lit.) incense money
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
dressing room; fitting room
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
falling down; tumbling; reversing; inverting; getting upset
together with; same; both; all; including ...
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
single word; a few words; brief comment
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
protector (e.g. chest); guard
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
favorite; favourite; habitually used
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)