to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
to wrinkle up (one's eyebrows, one's nose); to furrow; to crimple
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
how long; how much; to what extent
believer; adherent; devotee; fanboy; fanatic; superfan
to cause someone to worry
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
confirmation; certification; ascertainment
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
to bind; to file; to top with egg (e.g. donburi)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
confections; sweets; candy; cake
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
by today; before the day is over
literally; to the letter; literal
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
self-examination; reflection
main purpose; chief aim; focus; main point; gist; essence
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
usage time; utilization time
outside of; not covered by
to watch steadily; to stare
gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; quiet; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild; temperate
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue