called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
preference; priority; precedence
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
don't worry; no worries; never mind
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
tool; implement; means; furniture
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
heavy labor; heavy labour; hard work; hard labor (in prison); hard labour
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
go that far; to that extent
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
natto (fermented soybeans)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
consequence; outcome; result; blame
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest