as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
to stay in one's heart; to be enduringly memorable; to be unforgettable
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
a few years ago; some years back
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; middle class (of a nursery school, etc.)
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
inexpensive; cheap; easy; simple
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to walk in on; to tread upon