collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
when; at what moment; what time
absence; disregard; indifference
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
it is not (like that) either
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
close; intimate; on good terms
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
secret; private; surreptitious
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
comfort; consolation; diversion
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
cheerful; lively; lighthearted