to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; yo-ho!; heave-ho!
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
how many years; how long; what year
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
it is I who should say so
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
being startled; getting a shock
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to favor; to favour; to show favor to; to show favour to; to be partial to; to be a regular customer of
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
kitchen; financial situation
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
ago; since; before; previous
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
loveable; very likeable; like very much
economical; efficient; lean; compact
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
although I say; although one might say; although called
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
being startled; getting a shock