in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
pre-paid card for purchasing books; Tosho card; library book index card
to make good use of; to use to one's advantage
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
even though; despite; when
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to pull out; to draw out; to pick out; to take (a sample); to steal (the contents of something); to pilfer
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
inn with hot spring facilities; hot spring inn; hot spring ryokan; onsen ryokan
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in