this world; this life; world of the living
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.
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
at (place, time); in; to (direction, state); toward; for (purpose); because of (reason); for
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
already; now; no longer; not any more
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
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
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
please; somehow or other; one way or another
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)