than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
such; like that; that sort of
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake fried on an iron griddle with vegetables, meat and/or seafood and topped with various sauces and condiments
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing; one's work
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!