regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
to take a breath; to take a short rest
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to freeze (from fear); to be unable to (too frightened to) run
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
look!; there!; here!; that is
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
sake brewery; wine cellar; bar; bar-room
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
owner (esp. of a business)
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
to run (a business); to operate; to carry out; to perform; to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
business; enterprise; venture; (social) project; undertaking; enterprise
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
proposal; offer; request; application
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
honorific/polite/humble prefix
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)
please (give me); please (do for me)
to make coffee; to brew coffee
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)