very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
two classes; double; two sets
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
(some) more; even more; longer; further
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
older brother; elder brother
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
(examination) failure; rejection; disqualification
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
how can (one) do something
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy