explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
something like ...; something called ...
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
besides; in addition; also; moreover
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
honor; honour; credit; prestige
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
that's the way it is; such is life
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
in comparison to; rather than
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
story; tale; talk; discussion
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
you (primarily used by males when addressing their male equals or inferiors)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show