it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
know-it-all airs; I-know-how-it-is look
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
fast-talking; rapid talking
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
extremely rude (impertinent, impolite)
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
putting into operation; invocation
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
bleaching; bleached cotton; doxxing; doxing; public humiliation (as an Edo period punishment)
to explain away; to answer evasively
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to cause to swell; to inflame
to rise; to erect; to get up
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
arbitration; intercession; mediation
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
Naniwa (former name for Osaka region)
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
slim waist; slender figure; willowy figure; waist of a willow tree
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
colour usage; color usage; use of colour
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)