such ... as; or some such
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)
freely; at liberty; at will; as one likes
neglecting; leaving alone
samadhi (state of intense concentration achieved through meditation); being immersed in; being absorbed in; prone to; apt to
so many countries, so many customs
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
to feel attracted by; to be fascinated by
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
nature; property; disposition
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
whispering into a person's ear
performance; take; game; season; penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
to become clear; to be made public
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
very; greatly; exceedingly
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption