hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
that's the way it is; such is life
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
beginning; outset; first; onset
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
suffix for familiar person
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)