topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
than; from; out of; except; but; more
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
long ago; already; a long time ago
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
participation; joining; entry; adherence
on countless occasions; many a time
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
one more time; once more; once again
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
police box; koban; alternation; alternating (current, stress, etc.)
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to examine someone's expression
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
is that so? (generally rhetorical)