ago; since; before; previous
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
at least; at most; (even) just
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
if so; in that case; in that situation
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
how; in what way; how about
originally; by nature; from the start
welfare; well-being; social welfare; social security; social service
of course; certainly; naturally
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to discuss; to talk together
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
regret; repentance; remorse
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
cohabitation (usu. of a romantically involved couple); living together