to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
to dispose of; to sell off
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
courteous; decorous; polite
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
perfectly round; perfectly circular
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
same; similar; (just) like; equal
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to copy; to imitate; to counterfeit; to forge
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
evening meal; dinner; supper
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
single-storied house; single-storied building
detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location
how many years; how long; what year
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
living; lifestyle; living room
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
to extend (building); to build on
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
violent explosion; bursting
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward