the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
several types; several kinds; several species
plural; multiple; plural (number)
all; entire; whole; altogether
handmade; handcrafted; homemade; homegrown
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
without a doubt; completely; something out of the question; something outrageous; being utterly inferior; being helpless
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
how can (one) do something
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet; to post on Twitter
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); (court) case; project; enterprise; advertisement
to be worried; to be troubled
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
in the future; another day; later
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
branch (store); (street) stall; stand
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
from behind the scenes (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); from the sidelines; from a distance; secretly; in secret
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
for (some) doubtful points to remain