now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
cherry tree; cherry blossom; light pink; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
in that manner; like that
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
at; in; to; toward; to; for; because of
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
to recall; to remember; to recollect
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
at; in; at; when; by; with; so
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
to make a fuss over; to pamper; to spoil; to indulge; to flatter (with attention)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
indicates the subject of a sentence; indicates possession; but; however; and; used after an introductory remark or explanation; regardless of ...
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum); Japanese Judas tree
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
how long; how far; how much
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
then; well; so; well then
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
ordering (materials); placing an order; order