soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
return to one's country; return to one's hometown
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); seeker; Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
then; well; so; well then
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
smith; blacksmith; small crowbar for extracting nails; cat's paw
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
beyond compare; peerless; unrivaled; unique
reception hall (esp. for visiting state dignitaries); guest house; State Guest House (esp. Akasaka palace, also guest house in Kyoto)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
hello; good day; good afternoon
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
transactions; dealings; business