recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
finding employment; getting a job
just because; even if; even though
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
story; tale; talk; discussion
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
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
how long; how much; to what extent
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
to look down on; to make light of
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
belief; faith; conviction
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
to join together; to combine; to join up
alone; by oneself; on one's own
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
considerably; greatly; a lot