that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
serious; severe; grave; acute
to be worried; to be troubled
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to grimace; to make a wry face; to contort one's face
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
now; the present time; just now; another; more
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
pep-up; reassurance; pick-me-up; restorative; energizer
don't you think?; indicates question
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
Golden Week; string of public holidays in late April-early May
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
service industry; service sector