to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to be able to manage somehow or another
friendship; friendly relations; connection; relation; intimacy
to be silent; to say nothing
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
parents' ability (or inability) to let go of their children
correction; revision; amendment
back off!; leave me alone!
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
ahead; before; the future
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
spring water; clear (pure) water
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
consequence; outcome; result; blame
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to be needed; to be wanted
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
than; from; out of; except; but; more
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence