to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
adviser; advisor; consultant
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
article (in document); provision; stripe; streak; although; though
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
and yet; though; when; in spite of
common; ordinary; conventional; customary
stale; hackneyed; cliched
expression; presentation; representation; notation
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
half the body; half length
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
in that way; like that; that way
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
attendance; participation; presence
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice