what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
beginning; outset; first; onset
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
duty; function; office; mission; task
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
nice; good; well-executed
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
in this way; thus; such; uh...
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
splashing on; splashing at; dish made by pouring broth over something (esp. bukkakesoba); bukkake; ejaculation onto someone's face