simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
don't you think?; indicates question
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
pupil in ... year; student in ... year
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
positive (e.g. thinking); positive (photography); positive (electrical polarity)
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
story; tale; talk; discussion
how; in what way; circumstances
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
than; other than; except; but
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
loveable; very likeable; like very much
although I say; although one might say; although called
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to collect; to assemble; to gather
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...