and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to fall ill; to be taken ill
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
second day of the month; two days
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
vicious circle; vicious cycle
relatively; comparatively
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ)
lack of sleep; insufficient sleep
sunny spot; exposure to the sun
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
fourth day of the month; four days
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
stepping back; drawing back
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
to say; to be called; to do
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to wrinkle up (one's eyebrows, one's nose); to furrow; to crimple
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
study; diligence; discount; reduction
time; season; period; phase; stage
fast-talking; rapid talking
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
heart; guts; nerve; central part
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.)
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
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)