deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
complete change; about-face
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
control; check; restraint; inhibition
neither this nor that; being at a loss; humming and hawing; shilly-shallying
explanation; interpretation
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
regret; repentance; remorse
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to concern; to be related
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
careless; stupid; thoughtless; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
how long; how far; how much
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
shop; small store; business; firm
foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
land near a castle; castle town
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line