but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
how; in what way; how about
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
tinnitus; ringing in the ears
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
at (place, time); in; to (direction, state); toward; for (purpose); because of (reason); for
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
ideal situation; ideal world; perfect world; utopia
story; tale; talk; discussion
sole (any fish of the families Cynoglossidae and Soleidae); red tonguesole (Cynoglossus joyneri)
Japanese sea perch (Lateolabrax japonicus, esp. referring to an adult); Japanese sea bass
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
honorific/polite/humble prefix
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style