(exp) strictly speaking
(exp) strictly speaking
(exp) needless to say
(adv) as if to say
as much as to say
as though
(exp) (uk) (pol) (fem) I beg your pardon
(adv) alternately
(n) if you think about it
(exp) to develop one's ability
(exp) (arch) there is no problem
there is no need to go into details
(exp) (arch) there is no problem
there is no need to go into details
(exp) based on (according to) the dictionary
(exp,v5s) to stretch out
(exp) to prolong one's life
(adv) to one's heart's content
(exp) in a few hours
(exp) unavoidable
inevitable
cannot be helped
of necessity
(exp) in a subdued voice
(exp) (uk) otherwise
if not
or else
(exp) (uk) otherwise
if not
or else
(adv) alternately
(adv) alternately
(exp) simply put
putting it simply
(io) (exp) a stitch in time saves nine
lit. have a walking stick ready before stumbling
(adv) being apt to
being liable to
being inclined to
(n,vs,adj-no) unJapanese in appearance or character
(exp,v5s) to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight)
to hold one's head high
(exp) half due to luck
(n) if things go wrong
if the worst happens
(adj-i) turning in one's grave
cannot rest in peace
(exp) in plain words
in plain terms
put simply