it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
to cover (with); to smear; to sprinkle
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
taking a straight look at something; looking someone in the eyes
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
this world; this life; world of the living
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; completely; thoroughly
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
story; tale; talk; discussion
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
heavy-hearted; depressed; dispirited; (feeling) down; feeling reluctant (to do)
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
face with no make-up; unpainted face; true face (of a country, celebrity, etc.); real face; sober face; sobriety
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
bride; (one's) daughter-in-law; wife
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to be perturbed; to be agitated
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like