to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
regular holiday; fixed day off; regular closing day
if so; in that case; in that situation
rearranging; remodeling; remodelling
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
production (e.g. play); direction
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
in case of; at that time; at this time
heating cabinet; warming drawer
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
volcanic belt; volcanic zone
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
side job; sideline; subsidiary business
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
personal (employee); employed; retained
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
short piece (of music, writing); small work (painting, sculpture, etc.); literary sketch; small article; small item
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
cold dish (e.g. at a restaurant)
after that; afterwards; thereafter