big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
to be silent; to say nothing
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
please (give me); please (do for me)
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
to use as an example; to take as an illustration; to draw a parallel
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
(instruction) manual; operations manual; basic rules (pertaining to how a job should be carried out); (car with) manual transmission
by means of; due to; because of; according to
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
sign of remorse; indication of regret
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
article; news story; report; account
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity