since when; from when; how long
being left out; being ostracized
minus; negative (quantity); deficit; disadvantage; drawback; negative (ion, pole, growth, image, effect, etc.)
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
from what (I've) seen; given that ...
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
limited time; limited-time offer
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
oh, OK; oh, I see; oh, yeah?; hmm
indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
beyond this point; from now on; after this
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
maid; helper; help; assistance
probability; likelihood; chances
one Nth part (e.g. one fifth, one tenth); one out of N
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
general affairs; general business; manager; director; adjutant general
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
you bastard!; you son of a bitch!