-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to explain adequately; to be accountable
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
spring break; spring vacation
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
imagination; supposition; guess
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
covering; protection; backing; relief
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
go that far; to that extent
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself