explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
in this way; thus; such; uh...
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion
to apologize; to apologise
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
for the present; for the time being
confinement to one's home; being made to stay at home
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
just a minute; small quantity
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
wisteria (esp. Japanese wisteria, Wisteria floribunda); wistaria
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
(next-door) neighbour; neighbor
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
like a part of the family
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
guardian; protector; patron; parent
to be needed; to be wanted
of course; certainly; naturally
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)