indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
time; hour; period; class
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
by myself; in person; by oneself
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
opening and shutting; opening and closing
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
now; soon; already; yet; further; more