occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
have a good day; take care; see you
Buddhist memorial service
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
branch manager; manager of a branch office
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
war; battle; match; game; competition
digital versatile disc; DVD
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
match; game; bout; contest
live broadcast (radio, TV); live coverage
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
to shout (in anger); to yell
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
by myself; in person; by oneself
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
having done this; if this is done; if it is done in this way
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
consequence; outcome; result; blame
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)