a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
meaning; significance; sense
no, not like that (but like this)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
such; this sort of; like this
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
long telephone conversation; being on the phone for a long time
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
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
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
button (clothing); push-button
range; stove; cooker; microwave oven
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
beginning; outset; first; onset
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
sorry; excuse me; thank you
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
joint party (e.g. by students from several colleges); combined party; mixer; two or more groups, esp. female and male students, combining for a party
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily