to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
job hunting; job searching
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
change of occupation; career change
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
occupation (i.e. field of regular employment); steady job; regular work
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
in that way; thus; so; so?
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
hand-me-down; food offering to the gods; leftovers; trip from Kyoto to the provinces
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
being fond of children; person fond of children
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate