suffix for familiar person
how; in what way; how about
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
stomach ache; abdominal pain
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
not; nonexistent; not being (there)
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
New Year's gift (usu. money given to a child by relatives and visitors)
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
having done ... by mistake; having messed up ...
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
and then; and so; and; so then
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils
first business conducted by retailers in the New Year
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
lucky-dip bag; grab bag; mystery package (with a variety of articles possibly worth more than the purchase price)
influence; power; (arch.) flapping of wings
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
refinement; elegance; grace
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
first calligraphy of the year
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint