indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
suffix for familiar person
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
now; the present time; just now; another; more
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
appearing together; co-acting; co-starring
enclosing (e.g. with a letter)
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
eastern Japan (usu. east of the Chūbu region)
junior high school student; middle school pupil
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
overall victory; championship
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
summer vacation; summer holiday
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
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getting (something); obtaining; scoring (goal, point, etc.)
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly