to apologize; to apologise
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
while; even though; despite
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
loveable; very likeable; like very much
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
time; hour; period; class
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
compilation; editing; recording
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
it's been a long time; long time no see
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
standing tree; standing timber
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
such; this sort of; like this
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
(not so) much; (not) very
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to make laugh; to set to laughing
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
honorific/polite/humble prefix
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad