as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
commoner; plebeian; commoner (in Japan between 1869 and 1947; the lowest of the three classes)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
adopted daughter; foster daughter
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
leaving everything up to someone else
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
equality; impartiality; evenness
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
excessive self-consciousness; excessively self-conscious person
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude