and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
decorating a metal surface with small dots resembling fish eggs; twill weave; basket weave
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
now rejoicing, now worrying; swinging from joy to sorrow; glad and sad by turns; alternating hope and fear; unable to put one's mind at ease
father; dad; husband; you; he
how can (one) do something
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
fortune-telling; divination
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
to face; to go towards; to head towards
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
blank form; sheets of paper; sheet of paper
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
the other day; lately; recently
ramen restaurant; noodle restaurant
jersey (fabric); jersey; (sports) uniform; Jersey (cattle)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity