(a) little; somewhat; somehow
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
while; even though; despite
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
to rise; to erect; to get up
time; hour; period; class
panting; gasping; heavy breathing
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
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to feel; to sense; to experience
living; lifestyle; living room
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
in that way; thus; so; so?
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out