it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
ringtone (of mobile phones, portable phones, cellphones, etc.)
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
(some) more; even more; longer; further
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
particularly; only; in the case of
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to say; to be called; to do
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
pre-made (esp. food); prepared in advance
chikuzenni; simmered chicken and vegetables; chicken stew with taro, carrot, burdock, etc.
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
will not do; do not; does not
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
covering; filled in; complete; total; cliched; clichéd; plaintext