to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
I see; that's right; indeed
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
give up; relinquish; serve up; let loose
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
to live fast (and recklessly)
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
in person; personally; directly
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
due form; official; formality
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
compensation; reparations; indemnity; damages
in name only; titular; nominal
can do nothing but (do); cannot help (doing) something
letter; missive; note; mail
almost every day; almost daily
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer