the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
had better ...; had better not ...
how; in what way; how about
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
so; like this; in this way
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
understood; I see; OK; present; here
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)