to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to see everything; to see all; to abandon; to give up; to sell at a loss; to sell off
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
(some) more; even more; longer; further
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
please (give me); please (do for me)
if so; in that case; in that situation
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
birds of a feather flock together
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
means of deceiving another
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
return of something; repayment
by myself; in person; by oneself
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to recall; to remember; to recollect
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
Kintarō; hero boy of Japanese folklore, who befriended animals and had supernatural strength; Kintarō doll (usu. having a plump red face, carrying an axe, and wearing a red apron); diamond-shaped apron
Asian black bear (Selenarctos thibetanus); moon bear
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)