decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
in this way; thus; such; uh...
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
heaven-sent child (in answer to a Shinto or Buddhist prayer); child (e.g. of an era); product
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
I see; that's right; indeed
incorrect; wrong; incorrect interpretation (answer, solution)
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on