while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
it's been a long time; long time no see
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
brewing (sake); distilling (e.g. whisky)
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
your husband; her husband
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
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)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
just because; even if; even though
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
man; male; masculine gender
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
woman; female; feminine gender
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
management; administration; operation; running (a business); conducting