since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
question; inquiry; enquiry
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
arrival (of post, news, correspondence, etc.); receiving (a phone call, email, etc.)
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
how; in what way; how about
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
adds force or indicates command
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
fate; destiny; predestination
near oneself; close to one; familiar
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
from the beginning; from scratch
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
Japan's best; number one in Japan
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost