what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to happen to meet; to come across
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo); (Edo period) silver mint
station (esp. a police station); office (e.g. tax office)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
section manager; section chief
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
of course; certainly; naturally
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
shell heap; shell mound; kitchen midden
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
it's been a long time; long time no see
to think too much; to be over-concerned
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
senior high school student
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information