it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to become sated; to become satiated; to have one's fill
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
then; well; so; well then
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
since when; from when; how long
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
permission; approval; authorization; license
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
exit; way out; outlet; vent
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
thin (air); weak (liquid); dilute; lacking (enthusiasm, consideration, substance, etc.); insubstantial; deficient
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
to go ahead; to pull ahead
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
watch; guard; lookout; surveillance; watchman; sentinel
seeming (to be); appearing; apparently
close to the wall; alongside the wall
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
else; in addition; besides
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low