opposite; reverse; contrary
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
popular name; common name; given name
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
rather; better; instead; if anything
to comfort; to console; to amuse
as a child; when one was a child
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
sincerity; true heart; devotion
to view (cherry) blossoms; to look at flowers
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
if so; in that case; in that situation
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
somehow; for some reason or other
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
going out (of a nobleman, etc.); visiting
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
cooperation; collaboration
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
don't you think?; indicates question
to be reminded of; to call to mind
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
name; given name; first name
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
to repeat; to do something over again