to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
it's been a long time; long time no see
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
preference; priority; precedence
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
remarkable; striking; obvious
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
these days; nowadays; recently
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
ago; since; before; previous
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
armed might; military power; the sword; force
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
to have a talk; to tell a story
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides