with the exception of; excepting; excluding
rather; sooner; preferably
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
sorry; excuse me; thank you
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
silence (not speaking); muteness
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); plagiarism; rip-off
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish (of photographs)