to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to come back; to do ... and come back; to come to be; to become
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
maid; helper; help; assistance
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
child rearing; child raising; raising children; parenting
while; during; while; although; all; both
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
it is I who should say so