to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to wrinkle up (one's eyebrows, one's nose); to furrow; to crimple
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband); older stepbrother
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
way of talking; speaking style
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
one's house; one's home; one's family
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
to accord someone every courtesy
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
title of honour; title of honor
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
speech; expression; wording; language
to have an accident; to meet with an accident
(period of) a year; during an era
that is to say; so that means
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
final; eventual; ultimate
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
amplitude; degree of vibration; range of vibration; degree of instability
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
to be born; to come into the world
to go around spreading (news, rumors, etc.); to cry about; to circulate; to broadcast
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
to walk with; to make someone tag along; to carry around (esp. a child); to carry about
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
white hair; grey hair; gray hair