independence; self-reliance
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
ladle; dipper; wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris); cow parsley; keck
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
two persons; two people; pair; couple
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
while; during; while; although; all; both
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
Stefan; Stephan; Stephane
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
picturesque (scenery); unspoilt; beautiful
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
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
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
treasure; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest