to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to come back; to do ... and come back; to come to be; to become
of no concern; nothing; trivial; (lit.) not even a fart
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
effect; result; worth; use; avail
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
heart-breaking (esp. in physical activity such as running)
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
inclination; slant; slope; bevel; list; dip
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
now; the present time; just now; another; more
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
will not do; do not; does not
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
beginning; outset; first; onset
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
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
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so