eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
determination; resolution
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
load on one's chest; obstacle; hindrance; impediment
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
verbal message; word (from someone)
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
don't you think?; indicates question
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to choose as one's capital; to have as one's capital
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
polite; courteous; hospitable
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
intention; idea; inclination; wish
connection; link; relationship
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
such; like that; that sort of; very
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
unveiling; debut; introduction
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture