reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
place near the mountains; hilly section of a city (e.g. Tokyo, Kobe, Yokohama)
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
name; given name; first name
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
son of a distinguished family; son of a noble
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to say; to be called; to do