(United States of) America; USA
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
main guest; guest of honor; guest of honour
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
circumference; girth; tour; pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
moving; touching; stirring
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
number of large objects such as cars, computers, etc.
car; automobile; motorcar; motor vehicle; auto
guardians; parents; father and older brother
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
village headman; village mayor
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
hooray!; cheers!; bravo!; loud (e.g. applause); enthusiastic; tumultuous
to run down (stairs, etc.)
(not) so much; (not) that much
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
to panic; to freak out; to fly into a tizzy
noshi; long thin strip of dried abalone in folded patterned paper, attached to a gift
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
blending of Japanese and Western styles
straining; draining; drainer; strainer; cutwater (on ship); forefoot
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
important ceremonial occasions in family relationships
common sense; general knowledge; common knowledge
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to say; to be pleased to say
array; muster; line-up; full force
eccentric; crank; oddball
to encamp; to take up positions