large build; large pattern
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to be surprised; to be astonished
(by force of) circumstances
caller; visitor; company; guest
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
sobriety; soberness; sober face
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
don't worry about it; forget about it
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
personage; person (deserving of respect)
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
of course; certainly; naturally
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
liquor store; wine shop; bottle shop; sake dealer; liquor-store owner; brewer
no!; no no!; no, not at all
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
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)