what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
creeping at night into a woman's bedroom; stealing into a girl's bedroom at night to make love; sneaking visit
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.); submission; post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
I see; that's right; indeed
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
recreation; diversion; relaxation
to be found; to be discovered
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
opening and shutting; opening and closing
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
topic of discussion; agenda
promotion (e.g. sales, etc.); marketing campaign; campaign (election, membership, enrolment, fund-raising, etc.); drive; military campaign; military action
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
large text that appears in ads or brochures to catch the reader's attention (in copywriting)
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
top recommendation; (something) highly recommended
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently