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
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
in that way; thus; so; so?
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to be helpful; to be useful
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
time; hour; period; class
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
careful observation; close attention
trivial; not amounting to much
please (give me); please (do for me)
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here