to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to like; to love; to be fond of
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to be given the cold shoulder; to be jilted; to be rejected; to be dumped
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to accept; to receive; to agree
having a romantic interest; (lit.) having a pulse
homely woman; plain-looking woman; female demon
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
story; tale; talk; discussion
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
going through; going via; going by way of
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
at your own discretion; as you see fit
... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
gentle; mild; meek; tender
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be