should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
existence; being; presence
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to reveal one's true nature; to show one's true colours; to give oneself away; to be exposed (of a lie, etc.)
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
don't you think?; indicates question
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to be helpful; to be useful
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
(some) more; even more; longer; further
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
older sister; lass; young lady
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; yoisho! (word shouted by the spectators during a yokozuna's ritual stomps); yoisho (filler word in folk music, etc.); flattery; buttering up (someone)
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
both (people); the two of them
late at night; at a late hour
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
confections; sweets; candy; cake
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many