on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention
(the art of) storytelling
to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
neighbourhood; neighborhood
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
authenticity; credibility
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
vicious circle; vicious cycle
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
breakthrough (research, etc.); breach; opening
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to speak; to say; to vocalize
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to turn towards; to point
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to throw open; to leave open
hotel worker; hotelman; hotelkeeper; hotelier
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
to indicate; to show; to point to
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
tranquility; tranquillity; calmness; serenity; quietness
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen