a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
hot topic; talk of the town
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
(ancient) Japan; Yamato (former province located in present-day Nara Prefecture)
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
to gain fame; to make one's name
fate; destiny; predestination
popular person; favorite; favourite
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
verbal message; word (from someone)
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
had better ...; had better not ...
frequency (of appearance)
to increase; to add to; to augment
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to pass (of time); to elapse
beautiful woman; pretty girl
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
older employee who does not have much actual work
pluralizing suffix; or so; rough indicator of direction, location, amount, etc.; nominalizing suffix