to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
mouse (esp. a laboratory mouse); (computer) mouse; mouth
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
(depending on) how; (depending on) what; nature (of); what is ...?; how is ...?; what will be ...?
not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!
serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
empty grain husk; immature ear (e.g. wheat); hollow object; unripe fruit
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
heaven's punishment; divine punishment; well-deserved punishment; just punishment
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
usual; normal; long (of time); old; for a long time; for a while
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
besides; in addition; also; moreover
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
ha-ha; with a hearty laugh; panting; with heavy, rapid breathing (from exertion, fear, etc.)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to board (a train, plane, etc.); to get into (a car); to get on (a bus); to march into; to enter; to arrive (at, in)
danger; peril; hazard; risk
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
really; truly; indeed; good grief
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
saying goodbye (to); bidding farewell (to); breaking off (with); farewell; goodbye; adieu