back; rear; background; behind the scenes
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
that day; the very same day
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
thought; consideration; thinking
going around in circles; circling a temple; roll-call vote
blunder; (careless) mistake; error
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
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?
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
any more; any further; any better; any longer
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
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
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
instant; moment; for an instant
last night; yesterday evening
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
adds force or indicates command
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality