although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
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
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
Kintarō; hero boy of Japanese folklore, who befriended animals and had supernatural strength; Kintarō doll (usu. having a plump red face, carrying an axe, and wearing a red apron); diamond-shaped apron
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself