to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to say this and that (about); to say (critical) things; to criticize; to be critical (about); to find fault (with); to complain
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks
vulgar; indecent; coarse; crude
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
interlude (in traditional Japanese music); chanting or clapping along (during a song or dance); interjection
rude, selfish middle-aged woman
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
without hesitation; frankly (esp. speaking); bluntly; cutting (forcefully, directly); piercingly
to finish reading; to read through
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to ask a question; to ask questions
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to follow around; to shadow; to tag along; to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one
painstaking; careful; meticulous; scrupulous; detailed; elaborate
scrap (metal); clipping (from a newspaper, magazine, etc.); cutting; scrapbook
questionnaire; survey; poll
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
wall iris; roof iris; Iris tectorum; fleur-de-lis
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey