to have a lot on one's shoulders; to bear a lot of responsibility
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
recreation; diversion; relaxation
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
indicates a question; indicates an embedded question; indicates an indirect question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child
such; this sort of; like this
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
to recall; to remember; to recollect
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
unicorn; narwhal; qilin (Chinese unicorn)
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)