at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
to say; to tell; to state; to do
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
state (of affairs); condition; developments; movements
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
complete ignorance (usu. in reference to feigning); lack of knowledge
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
please (give me); please (do for me)
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to say; to be called; to do
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
previously; already; beforehand; in advance; for some time
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...