really; truly; indeed; good grief
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
how; in what way; by what means
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
intelligence or information network
to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate
one's original family name; maiden name
(some) more; even more; longer; further
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
what time; (lit.) which hour
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
story; tale; talk; discussion
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
ringlets; ringlet curls; sausage curls
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
living; lifestyle; living room
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that