the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
maid; helper; help; assistance
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
recently; lately; these days
heart; guts; nerve; central part
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
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
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
story; tale; talk; discussion
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
than; from; out of; except; but; more
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
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 be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...