to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
father; dad; husband; you; he
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
participation; joining; entry; adherence
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
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
not caring; not giving a damn
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
preference; priority; precedence
to complain; to make a complaint
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to follow another's example
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
the late king; the preceding king; good ancient kings
(good or bad) feel when wearing something
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
genuine; authentic; true; real