to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
volume (sound level); volume (books); volume; substantial quantity (e.g. hearty meal); any kind of adjustment knob, not necessarily for sound
bundle of hair; hair tuft
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
one more time; once more; once again
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
everything; anything; nothing
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
go that far; to that extent
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
society; the world; the times
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections