straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; all around; here and there; four sides (of a square)
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
serious; not joking; straight
number of copies; circulation
to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side
just because; even if; even though
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
last (on the list); (at the) bottom; (in) last position; tailender
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
that's true; of course; obviously
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
anything and everything; just about everything
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to get between; to be caught in
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear