a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
your husband; her husband
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
to be needed; to be wanted
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
now; the present time; just now; another; more
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
(some) more; even more; longer; further
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
until now; so far; up to the present
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)