what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
to become better; to improve
to speak ill of; to disparage
becoming a pupil (of); becoming a disciple; introduction (to); primer; entering through a gate
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
such; like that; that sort of
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
everyone at once; everyone together
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
they; those guys; those fellows
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
street; road; traffic; coming and going; flow (of water, air, etc.); passage; transmission (of sound)
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
beginning; outset; first; onset
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
patience; endurance; perseverance
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. in boxing, baseball)
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)