a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
shopping; purchased goods
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
beginning; outset; first; onset
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
being startled; getting a shock
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
after that; afterwards; thereafter
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
so; like this; in this way
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
safe and secure; safe and worry-free
after-sales service; warranty service
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
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.)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
attendance (at school); going to school