that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
sacred tree; support pillars of the traditional fire festival bonfires
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
greeting; a fine thing to say
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
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
imagination; supposition; guess
hesitation; hindrance; washroom
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
stinging hair (of a nettle, caterpillar, etc.)
fifth day of the month; five days
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
although I say; although one might say; although called
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)