keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to be a point of honor; to affect someone's good name
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
directly opposite; right in front
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
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to address (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan"; to refer to (someone) without a title suffix
attaching the polite suffix "-san" to somebody's name
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
opposite; reverse; contrary
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
invitation; introduction; temptation
able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
rest; break; recess; intermission
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
expert; skilled hand; person of experience
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
armed forces; military; troops
smallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimal
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
sewer; sewer system; sewerage; drain
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to