whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
don't you think?; indicates question
to raise one's head; to come to the fore; to rise into importance; to gain strength; to rear its head
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
fine performance; tour de force
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
leading; prominent; eminent; counting on one's fingers
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
difficult to ...; hard to ...
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
I; me; self-centered man; egotistical man; pompous man
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
poisonous; venomous; hateful; detestable; gaudy; garish
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
chair; stool; post; office; position
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
thirteenth day of the month; thirteen days
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan