to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
invitation; introduction; temptation
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
in that way; thus; so; so?
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")