the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
at (place, time); in; to (direction, state); toward; for (purpose); because of (reason); for
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
how; in what way; how about
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
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
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
even though; despite; when
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...