given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
going out (of a nobleman, etc.); visiting
rather; better; instead; if anything
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
favorite; favourite; habitually used
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
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...
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
now; the present time; just now; another; more
retainer; retinue; servant
in comparison to; rather than
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross