if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
indicates a question; indicates an embedded question; indicates an indirect question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm
such; like that; that sort of
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
leaflet; flyer; scattering; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
name; given name; first name
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen; to come about
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
business; trade; operations; sales
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
regular customer; valued client
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
chopping block; springboard for discussion; draft proposal; tentative plan
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
already; yet; soon; shortly; further; more
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition