the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
refinement; elegance; grace
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
have a good day; take care; see you
existence; possession; having; limited company
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
so; like this; in this way
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)