close; intimate; on good terms
to just appear; to be half out; to be on the tip of one's tongue
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
general idea; concept; notion
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
with a friendly grin; smilingly
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
speaking voice; talking voice
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
fellow women; between women; among women; woman-to-woman
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
throw; throwing; throwing event
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless