as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
God; god; ace; king; superior person
sign (of things to come); good omen; good sign
social life; social intercourse
formal; courteous; ritual; ritualistic
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
funny story; funny anecdote
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
rave reviews; extremely high praise
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
gallery; corridor; art gallery; upper gallery (in a theatre); spectators (esp. at a golf tournament)
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
young bird; chick; fledgling; hina doll; doll displayed during the Girls' Festival
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
last night; yesterday evening
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
just because; even if; even though
recommendation; referral; endorsement
important task; important duty; important mission; heavy responsibility
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity
the other day; a few days ago
match; game; bout; contest
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
tradition; legend; folklore