the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
now; the present time; just now; another; more
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
every year; yearly; annually
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; middle class (of a nursery school, etc.)
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to be conspicuous; to stand out
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
than; from; out of; except; but; more
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
to talk; to chat; to chatter
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive