once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
email; mail (usu. in compound words); post; message (sent over a chat application); instant message; male
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
to hint at; to intimate; to suggest; to allude to; to imply
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
sense of values; values; value system
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to drain dry; to dry out; to scorch
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to pierce through; to break through
railway track; railway line; railroad; railway; track; line
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
grip (of hand); grip strength
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
assuming that ...; supposing that ...
clear; precise; definite; distinct
all but dead; half killed
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
final destination; last stop; end; conclusion; goal
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)