misunderstanding; misapprehension; false impression; to be mistaken; to have the wrong idea
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
periodic; regular; routine
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
rather; sooner; preferably
in history; ever; historical
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to exchange; to interchange
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
main cause; primary factor
to narrow in (on); to home in; to focus; to target
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to go along; to walk along; to follow
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
determination; resolution
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
eternity; permanence; perpetuity
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
department store; department