to say; to be called; to do
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
same trade; same business; same profession
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
nonchalant air; unruffled air
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to say; to tell; to state; to do
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
to detain; to check; to restrain
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
the West; the Occident; Western countries
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
national traits or character; nationality
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
shut-in; stay-at-home; hikikomori; social withdrawal; shunning other people
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
it's been a long time; long time no see