that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
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
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
orphanage; children's home; foster home
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
child (esp. a boy); viscount; founder of a school of thought (esp. Confucius); master; masters and philosophers (categorization of Chinese classical literature); (arch.) you; -er (i.e. man who spends all his time doing...)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
hello; good day; good afternoon
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
go that far; to that extent
to recall; to remember; to recollect
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
study; research; investigation
use; utilization; utilisation; application
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
intracerebral; inside the brain; (occurring) in the mind; mental (e.g. image); imaginary
chemical substances; chemicals
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend