indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to come back; to do ... and come back; to come to be; to become
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
at (place, time); in; to (direction, state); toward; for (purpose); because of (reason); for
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
how; in what way; by what means
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very