to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
already; now; no longer; not any more
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
not caring; not giving a damn
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
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
adds force or indicates command
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
honorific/polite/humble prefix
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
together; at the same time; same; identical
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
nice; good; well-executed
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
being one in body and soul; of one flesh; two hearts beating as one
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)