that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
alone; by oneself; on one's own
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
please (give me); please (do for me)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
the front; honest; upright; decent
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
high praise; great admiration; with critical acclaim; to rave reviews; currently; presently
on bargain sale; rising in popularity; up-and-coming; budding
woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
indicates a question; indicates an embedded question; indicates an indirect question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion
to end one's life; to end one's days; to die
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)