island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
memories; recollections; reminiscence
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
hot topic; talk of the town
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
as much as one can; as much as possible
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
throng; gathering of people
on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more
to remember; to recall; to call to mind; to imagine; to picture in one's mind; to visualize
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
heavy-hearted; depressed; dispirited; (feeling) down; feeling reluctant (to do)
with a smooch (kissing); with a light smacking sound
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
plural; multiple; plural (number)
seasoning; flavour; flavor
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
date (of a planned event, act, etc.); day; (number of) days
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
leaflet; flyer; scattering; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
several sheets (flat objects)
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate