past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
to take up one's chopsticks (to begin a meal); to start to eat; to eat
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
to put into the mouth; to eat
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
match; game; bout; contest
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
war; battle; match; game; competition
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
study; diligence; discount; reduction
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
on one hand; on the other hand