as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to find difficult to guess; to struggle to work out; to be unable to figure out
wearing nothing but an apron; being nude except for an apron
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
koban; small oval gold coin used in the Edo period; oval; elliptical; small size (of paper)
cartoon characters; anime characters
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy; mutual understanding
kind; cordial; hospitable; serious (of an illness)
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
seeing eye to eye; reaching an agreement; coinciding in opinion
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
self-indulgent; undisciplined; slovenly; debauched; negligent
proper; respectable; decent; (arch.) entirely; (arch.) completely; (arch.) wholly
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; worthy
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
two dimensions; fictional world of anime, manga, video games, etc.
I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...