anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
one child; only child; one of several children (esp. the son and heir); one stone (in the game of go)
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
three times; thrice; third (musical interval)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
so; like this; in this way
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
unwelcome favor; unwelcome favour; misplaced kindness
(medical) doctor; physician
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
maid; female servant; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
to be needed; to be wanted
even though; despite; when
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
sorry; excuse me; thank you
aeroplane; airplane; aircraft
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death