to understand; to make out
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
autonomy; right of self-government
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
receiving; acceptance; reception
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
that's a different matter; that's a different story
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
fortune; riches; goods; incorporated foundation
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
load on one's chest; obstacle; hindrance; impediment
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
to happen to have on hand or in stock
to be worried; to be troubled
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
ago; since; before; previous
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
looks; countenance; facial features; physiognomy
(your) daughter; young woman
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself