long ago; already; a long time ago
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
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
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
now; the present time; just now; another; more
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
for example; for instance; e.g.
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
step; stride; counter for steps
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
meaning; significance; sense
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
how long; how much; to what extent
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors); two teams; two groups; Kōhaku Uta Gassen; annual contest between male and female popular singers on New Year's Eve (sponsored and broadcast by NHK)
ratings (e.g. of a television program); audience rating; viewing rate
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
two persons; two people; pair; couple
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah