to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
elementary school; primary school; school for children over eight years old in ancient China; traditional Chinese philology
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
older sister; lass; young lady
in that way; thus; so; so?
as a child; when one was a child
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
elder sister; effeminate man
suffix for familiar person
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to face; to go towards; to head towards
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
how; in what way; how about
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!