it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
just because; even if; even though
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
(some) more; even more; longer; further
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
lower grades of primary school (first, second, and sometimes third grades)
thought; consideration; thinking
upper grades of primary school (sixth, fifth, and sometimes fourth grades)
suffix for familiar person
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
going to school in groups
how; in what way; by what means
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
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
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
together; at the same time; same; identical
pedestrian crossing; crosswalk
footpath; walkway; sidewalk
crossing; traversing; traversing horizontally; passing west to east (or east to west); cutting horizontally
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
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)