(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
being startled; getting a shock
though one didn't intend (expect) to
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
(social) position; status
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited
to swell; to expand; to inflate; to bulge
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
good fortune; happiness; blessing; good luck
to snuggle up to; to nuzzle; to burrow into; to press a part of one's body against something
leftovers (esp. food); remnants
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
happi coat; happy coat; workman's livery coat; traditional Japanese straight-sleeved coat
turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward