perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
than; from; out of; except; but; more
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
intimidating enough to quieten a crying child
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
cruel; merciless; pitiless; tragic; horrible; terrible
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
one's last moments; death throes; agony of death
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...