to be overcome with emotion
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
classification; assortment; assortment journalizing (in bookkeeping)
host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
funny story; funny anecdote
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
honorific/polite/humble prefix
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.
periodic; regular; routine
quotient; dealing; dealer; second degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Shang dynasty (China, approx. 1600-1046 BCE); Yin dynasty
commerce; trade; business
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
first year; initial (year)
offset; offsetting each other; cancelling each other out; set-off; setoff
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but