shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
nothing but; except; no more than
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!