now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
greeting; a fine thing to say
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
no!; no no!; no, not at all
a little bit; a little while
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
loud laughter; hearty laugh
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
judge (of the Imperial Prosecuting and Investigating Office); judicial officer; minister of justice; Imperial Prosecuting and Investigating Office
district; county; district (of 2-20 50-home neighbourhoods or townships, in the ritsuryo period)
rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
with these words; while saying
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.)
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
plunking (down something heavy); flumping (into a chair)
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
both; many; various; together
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough