a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
in that way; like that; that way
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good; lacking
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
student (esp. a university student)
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to be needed; to be wanted
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
considerably; fairly; quite
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
low tone; bass; low voice
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
acting ability; talent as a performer
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
monotone; monotonous; dull; lacking variety
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
latent disposition; inner feelings
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)