the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
invitation; introduction; temptation
correction; rectification; mending; repair
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to cheer; to jeer; to mock
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
just because; even if; even though
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
go that far; to that extent
number one; first; best; most; game; round
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
how; in what way; in what manner
to fly around; to scatter
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
simple and clear; plain and simple
considerably; fairly; quite
to touch emotionally; to feel something; to strike home
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
3 o'clock; afternoon snack (eaten around 3 o'clock); three ages of Buddhism (following the death of Gautama Buddha; age of the true law, age of the copied law, and age of the degeneration of the law); three ages of the dharma
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend