isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
family; members of a family
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
not understanding; not knowing
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
tomfoolery; foolish act; nonsense; fool; idiot
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
by myself; in person; by oneself
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
to make a payment via bank deposit transfer; to discard another player's winning tile
to be profitable (business); to pay; to be in the black
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
society; the world; the times
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
extortion; blackmail; shakedown; extortionist; blackmailer; racketeer
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
the way one talks; one's way of speaking
originally; by nature; from the start
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry