major cleanup; spring cleaning
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
about when; about what time; how soon
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
attaching the polite suffix "-san" to somebody's name
the same; the said; likewise
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
sunken hearth; sunken fireplace
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
supporting (e.g. a government); backing up; assistance; countenance
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
government; administration
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
occupation; calling; livelihood
company; corporation; workplace
work; business; company; study
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity