to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
is something that; is that which
the reverse; other side; lining
gem; jewel; precious stone
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
polite; courteous; hospitable
splash; spray; chance blow; by-blow; getting dragged into (a quarrel, etc.)
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
treating (someone) with great caution (so as not to anger or upset them); handling with kid gloves; treating gingerly
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
menial; meanness; servility; abject
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
washing one's hands; water (or basin, etc.) for washing one's hands; restroom; lavatory; hand-washing (laundry, etc.)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate