diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
for example; for instance; e.g.
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
sukiyaki; thin slices of beef, cooked with various vegetables in a table-top cast-iron pan
regional cuisine; local cuisine
general idea; concept; notion
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
now that you say that; now that you mention it
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
fundamental; primary; most important
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
don't you think?; indicates question
Japanese person; Japanese people
family; members of a family
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
really; truly; indeed; good grief
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
frame; framework; outline