beginning; outset; first; onset
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to pass (of time); to elapse
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
button (clothing); push-button
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
mountain villa; mountain retreat; mountain cottage
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
how long; how much; to what extent
time; hour; period; class
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
how; in what way; by what means
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)