to approach; to draw near
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
clever; bright; smart; intelligent
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
worldly wisdom; secret of success in life
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
without a doubt; completely; something out of the question; something outrageous; being utterly inferior; being helpless
a second time; again; once more; twice
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
well-versed (in); profoundly knowledgeable (about); high in the attainment (of)
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
nod; inclination of the head
you're looking well; how lovely to see you; how wonderful to see you in such good spirits; farewell, and keep well; do take good care of yourself
early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
-less; lacking; non-existing
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
this occasion; at this time; now
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
to say; to tell; to state; to do
at; in; at; when; by; with
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
guidance; lead; introduction; good offices; guide; primer
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)