to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
as before; as ever; as it was originally
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
considerably; fairly; quite
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
now; the present time; just now; another; more
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
trouble; bother; annoyance
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
great benefactor; person to whom one is greatly indebted
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
my husband; one's family; family member
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
sounding of a drum or hand drum; sound of drums; full (stomach); bursting
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
pharmacy; drugstore; chemist's (shop); pharmacist; druggist; chemist
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
reading while standing (in a bookstore, etc.); browsing (i.e. reading an item but not buying it)