what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
of course; certainly; naturally
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
Japanese pronunciation of a kanji (based on adopted Chinese pronunciations)
naturally; not surprisingly; it should be appreciated that; understandably; as a matter of course; as is obvious
like this; this sort; this way
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
customary use; common usage; general usage
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
NHK; Japan Broadcasting Corporation
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
as a rule; in general; in principle; basically; essentially; fundamentally
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
association; society; organization; organisation
but; however; provided that
metre; meter; meter; gauge
area; zone; (lit.) belt (of land)
characteristic; traditional; peculiar; inherent; native; eigen-
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
really; truly; indeed; good grief
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...