indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
what sort of; what kind of; what way
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
ferry (crossing); ferry(boat); delivery
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
at least; at most; (even) just
honorific/polite/humble prefix
inheritance; something given or received
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 say; to be called; to do
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
to toady; to be obsequious
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
absolutely; positively; decidedly
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
decision; determination; resolution
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
to be silent; to say nothing
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
to change into; to convert to; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-