to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
to have an eye on; to zero in on
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
simply; merely; only; solely
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
single word; a few words; brief comment
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to add (to what was said before); to say in addition
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
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
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
health; healthy; sound; fit
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to be tired of looking at