please; somehow or other; one way or another
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
name; given name; first name
the other day; a few days ago
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
no!; no no!; no, not at all
it is I who should say so
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
something; some kind of; for some reason
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
how; in what way; how about
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
while; during; while; although; all; both
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
curse; spell; malediction
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
slave contract (in the entertainment industry); harsh, slave-like long-term contract
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to face; to go towards; to head towards
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out