a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
now; the present time; just now; another; more
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
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.
to increase; to add to; to augment
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
difference; variation; difference
number one; first; best; most; game; round
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
renewal; update; innovation; improvement
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
pole; climax; extreme; extremity
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
all; entire; whole; altogether
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety