-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
Japanese person; Japanese people
it is not (like that) either
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
father; dad; husband; you; he
two persons; two people; pair; couple
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
beginning; outset; first; onset
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
after that; afterwards; thereafter
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
than; from; out of; except; but; more
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
already; now; no longer; not any more
three; three years of age
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
something like ...; something called ...
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
woman; female; feminine gender
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)