to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
than; from; out of; except; but; more
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
button (clothing); push-button
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
now; the present time; just now; another; more
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
how; in what way; in what manner
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke