existence; being; presence
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
know-how; expertise; the ropes; the knack
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
(depending on) how; (depending on) what; nature (of); what is ...?; how is ...?; what will be ...?
not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
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)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
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
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
heh-heh; hee-hee; ha ha; (arch.) female genitals; (arch.) vagina; (arch.) vulva
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix