to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
godparent; first person to give something its name
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
while; even though; despite
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
ingredient; component; composition
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
adds force or indicates command
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)
now; the present time; just now; another; more
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept