to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
marathon; long-distance race
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
sorry; excuse me; thank you
two persons; two people; pair; couple
dear me; I mean; or rather
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
had better ...; had better not ...
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause