failure; mistake; blunder
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
rhythm method (for conceiving); calendar method
considerably; fairly; quite
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
in that way; like that; that way
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
in one's own way or style
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
meat sauce; Bolognese sauce
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
section manager; section chief
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman (stereotypical Japanese office worker)
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable