when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
although I say; although one might say; although called
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
junior high school student; middle school pupil
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
almost every day; almost daily
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
that; the matter in question
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
interval; space; valley; gorge; loophole (in a wall); crenel
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
accurate; correct; precise; exact
counter for buildings (esp. houses); suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
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.)