at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to entertain; to make welcome
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
interests and preferences
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
common people; ordinary people; masses
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
the lower classes; the common people
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
Kanto region (incl. Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki and Chiba prefectures)
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
heavy snow; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
since when; from when; how long
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
high spirits; gleeful mood
like it or not; like or not like
empty air; sky; shunyata; emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
suffix for familiar person
(temporary) closure of school
staying at home (to prevent the spread of illness, etc.); self-quarantine; self-isolation; being on furlough; being temporarily laid off
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
student (esp. a university student)
as (for); for; in the capacity of
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...