at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
formal marriage interview
proposal; proposition; suggestion
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
disposition; inclination; characteristic; sexual disposition; fetish
difficulty; trouble; accident; disaster; fault; defect
connection; link; relationship
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
family; members of a family
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
that; the matter in question
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
number one; first; best; most; game; round
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
measure to win somebody over to one's side
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
branch (of a river); tributary; branch; offshoot; something not mainstream
genuine article; real thing; real deal
children; sons; (lit.) children and younger brothers; young people
corpuscle; minute particle; particulate
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
though; notwithstanding; although
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family