how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
that's true; of course; obviously
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
naming; giving a name; designation; nominal
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to crouch; to squat; to cower
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
casual speech; peer language; informal language
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
nice; likeable; desirable
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
intimacy; affection; familiarity
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
repeating a year (at school); staying in the same class for another year
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
dive (e.g. into water); (underwater) diving; dive (of an aircraft)
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion