a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
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
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
one thin flat object; one sheet
to pass (of time); to elapse
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
divine spirit; spirit of the dead
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to mow; to reap; to harvest
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
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lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
just because; even if; even though
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
so; like this; in this way
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
type of household amulet or talisman, issued by a Shinto shrine, hung in the house for protection
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case