that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to be silent; to say nothing
at that time; in those days
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
it is not (like that) either
of course; certainly; naturally
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
in the end; after all is said and done; (lit.) when the striped mullet is fully grown
to take care of; to bring up under one's personal care; to kill with one's own hands; to do personally; to handle (e.g. a job); to request that someone deal with (something)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
than; from; out of; except; but; more
rather; better; instead; if anything
to blunder; to fail; to make a mistake
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
even though; despite; when
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
never mind!; don't worry about it
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble