bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
already; now; no longer; not any more
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
you could say; you might say; verging on the
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
shopping; purchased goods
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to be surprised; to be astonished
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
quarter; person with one non-Japanese grandparent
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...