I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
how; in what way; how about
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
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
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to turn towards; to point
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
dropping; losing; missing item; something one forgot to write down; trap; wooden protrusion from a Japanese door frame that fits a hole in the threshold, acting as a lock when closed; conclusion (of a speech, etc.)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to detain; to check; to restrain
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
for today; for the time being
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to