married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
marriage proposal; courtship
but; however; provided that
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
selection; choice; option
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
speech and conduct; words and deeds
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
half-moon; half a month; semicircle
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
on bad terms; at loggerheads
to be needed; to be wanted
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
sincere; honest; faithful
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to feel relieved of one's burden; to have a weight removed from one's mind