until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
just because; even if; even though
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
coping method; approach; how to deal with (problem, etc.)
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law
close; intimate; on good terms
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
ordinary; common; mediocre
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
bonsai; miniature potted plant
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
Japanese white pine (favored for gardens and bonsai)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
in this way; thus; such; uh...
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest