indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
how much; how many; what amount; what extent
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
railway track; railway line; railroad; railway; track; line
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop
second day of the month; two days
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
that day; the very same day
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
memories; recollections; reminiscence
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
homecoming; return to one's home
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects