on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
sour look; surly face; pout
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
forcibly; against one's will
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
unqualified; without qualifications
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance