to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
the other day; a few days ago
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
beyond this point; from now on; after this
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
reconciliation; make peace with
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
how; in what way; by what means
matter of the highest priority; top priority; first priority
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to surround; to crowd around
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
explanation; interpretation
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to become one tile away from completion; to be at one's wits' end; to be about to blow one's fuse
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)