it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
to look down on; to make light of
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
how many people; a number of people
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
arrogant; haughty; insolent
to apologize; to apologise
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
concession; conciliation; compromise
though; notwithstanding; although
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
to dance down (leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune
theatre-going; theater-going
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
declaration; proclamation; announcement
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
perception; sensation; awareness
(one's) family; dependents; household; follower; retainer; underling
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation