while; even though; despite
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
making a joint signature or seal
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
hairy; thickly haired; shaggy
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells
honorific/polite/humble prefix
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to be (animate); to be; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed; to (have the audacity to) do
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to recall; to remember; to recollect
I see; that's right; indeed
slim; slender; slight; delicate
smooth (of hair, skin, etc.); glassy; silky; glossy
upper arm; (arch.) lower arm
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
touching; moving; painful
fruit of one's labor; result of one's efforts
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
inner palace (reserved for women); harem; seraglio; consort of the emperor
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)