a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
two persons; two people; pair; couple
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
and; thereupon; because of that
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
older sister; elder sister
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
it is I who should say so
no!; no no!; no, not at all
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
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to get carried away; to become over-excited; to push one's luck; to push a good thing too far
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed