anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
measurement error; calculation error
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
polite; courteous; hospitable
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
this occasion; at this time; now
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
single word; a few words; brief comment
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present