to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
science fiction; sci-fi; SF
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
after that; afterwards; thereafter
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
fixed date; appointed day
immediately; at once; right away; directly; in person; first hand
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
period of time; time slot; time zone
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
both; both sides; both parties
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
place; situation; position; location
tea drinking; teahouse; tearoom; coffee lounge
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
to be too late; to be too slow