this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
to apologize; to apologise
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
even if; even though; however; no matter how
pleasant feeling; good vibes
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
format; procedure; way of proceeding
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
solo childrearing and housework (despite being married)
how long; how much; to what extent
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
generation; the world; the age
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)