distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
opinion; point of view; visual point
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
novel; original; new; innovative
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
being universally acceptable; being suitable for all; being popular with many people
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
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
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
antenna; thing or method used to collect information or opinions
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
be; is; did; (have) done; please; do
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
for example; for instance; e.g.
chili oil mixed with chopped garlic, onions, etc.
man who doesn't adhere to traditional masculinity, esp. with women and careers; herbivore man
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
(Chinese) chili oil; chile oil; chilli oil
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
cooperation; collaboration
perfect; complete; flawless
being argued into silence; being left speechless