to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
rebuilding; reconstruction; rehabilitation; protoform reconstruction
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
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.)
chirp; twitter; warble; whale tongue
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
incident; affair; happening; event
instant; moment; for an instant
to be parted from; to be separated
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to have a talk; to tell a story
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
to talk down; to corner someone in an argument
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!