to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
yawn; yawning; kanji "yawning" radical (radical 76)
to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.; to bite to death
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
in that way; thus; so; so?
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
it is not (like that) either
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
procurement; purchase; buying; school store; co-op; school canteen
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
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
vice president (of a club or organization, organisation)
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
while; even though; despite
don't you think?; indicates question
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
president (of a society); chairman
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)