as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
that; the matter in question
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
athletic meet (esp. at school); sports day
flying; false start; doing something before the arranged time; breaking a street date
senior high school; high school
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
store interior; inside of a shop
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl