occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
for example; for instance; e.g.
locker room; changing room; dressing room
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
gyudon; rice covered with sliced beef, usu. with vegetables
soupy; containing more broth or sauce than usual (of gyudon, etc.)
honorific/polite/humble prefix
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name); inferior; younger (of two people with the same name)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
myself; yourself; I; me; you
just because; even if; even though
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
not necessarily so; is not always true
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
should; must; -able; probably; likely