(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
to pity; to sympathize with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts)
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
inheritance; succession; share-alike; inheritance
breaking off an engagement
rejection; expulsion; boycott; ostracism
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
experiment; experimentation
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
estimate (of costs); budget
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
ability; capability; skill
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only