that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile (of soil); to be discerning (of one's palate, eye, ear, etc.); to be discriminating; to become rich
tea and cakes; refreshments
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to have a talk; to tell a story
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter
heavy sweating; a great deal of sweat
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
lifespan; life; lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.); service life; end of an object's (useful) life
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
preliminary announcement; previous announcement; portent; sign; forewarning
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
more than one can possibly use; countless (e.g. examples); (money) to burn; rolling in (cash)
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to be full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); to be rich; to be robust (in flavor); to be full-flavored
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
equally (well); as ... as; no less ... than ...; evenly matched; well-matched
such; like that; that sort of
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
other people's affairs; someone else's problem
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
person willing to take on a role; willing candidate
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)