but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
center; centre; metropolis
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
in succession; one by one
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
lightly; easily; carelessly
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
thunderous; rumbling; thunderously; rumblingly
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
carrying voice; well-projected voice
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
police; police officer; police station
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)