origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
normalcy; normality; normal
to entertain; to make welcome
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
family; members of a family
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
older sister; elder sister
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to work hard; to work diligently
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
to cause someone to worry
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
discord; (on) bad terms (with)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
on bad terms; at loggerheads
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...