to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
while; during; while; although; all; both
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
established practice; custom
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
prudish; strait-laced; boring; square
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
worker; breadwinner; supporter; able person; able man; productive worker
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
father; dad; husband; you; he
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly (when declining); less and less
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
to put someone to work; to make someone work
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
catastrophe; cataclysm; collapse (of a relationship); breakup; split (friends, lovers, etc.)
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
(this) shrine; (this) company; (this) firm
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
God; god; ace; king; superior person