to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
even if; even though; however; no matter how
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
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.)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to miss a chance to ask; to miss an opportunity to ask; to forget to ask
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
by myself; in person; by oneself
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)
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler