may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
beginning; outset; first; onset
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
knowing; (an) acquaintance
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
landlord; landlady; house owner; home owner; head of the household
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
adds force or indicates command
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof