deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
mumblingly; grumblingly; tardily; slowly
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
funny story; funny anecdote
knowing; (an) acquaintance
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to take (someone) to one place after another (forcibly); to drag (someone) around
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
preparation; arrangements
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
slow; clumsy; stupid; irritating
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need