combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
to grumble; to make difficulties
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
matchless; unequalled; unequaled
being fond of children; person fond of children
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggyback ride
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
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
boy; son; baby boy; young man
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
proposal; offer; request; application
polite; courteous; hospitable
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
impression given by a painting or image
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to create a debt in one's favor (e.g. by doing someone a favor); to create an obligation in one's favor
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
New Year's Eve; end of the year
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
to abbreviate; to omit; to take; to capture
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
topic of discussion; agenda
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)