because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
genuine article; real thing; real deal
in that manner; like that
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
to smile broadly; to grin widely
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
to avert one's eyes; to avoid looking straight at something; to cover one's eyes
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
narrow; thin (sized); slender
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
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.)
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
take care of yourself; get well soon; God bless you; bless you
to speak; to hear a voice
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
time; hour; period; class
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty