that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
myself; yourself; I; me; you
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
to recall; to remember; to recollect
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
memories; recollections; reminiscence
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
by myself; in person; by oneself
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
not wearing a bra; being bra-less; generic (goods)
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to