originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
tedious; boring; being fed up with
taking a story with a grain of salt; discounting half the story
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to become sated; to become satiated; to have one's fill
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
to do for (the sake of someone else)
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
negotiations; bargaining; dialogue; duet
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
article to be delivered; present
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
it's been a long time; long time no see
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
to say nasty things (about); to use abusive language
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
appearing in one's finest clothes; appearing in one's hour of triumph
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
helper; assistant; help; assistance