older sister; elder sister
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
tension; mental strain; nervousness
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
in advance; beforehand; previously
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
fully prepared; all ready
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
hello; good day; good afternoon
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
please (give me); please (do for me)
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
together (with); at the same time; in a lump