yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
at that time; in those days
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
reading in a monotone; reading a Chinese classical text without translating it into Japanese
originally; by nature; from the start
expressing emotion; drawing facial expressions
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
number of words a person speaks; number of dependents; number of mouths to feed; number of shares, items, applications, etc.
it is I who should say so
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
had better ...; had better not ...
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
phi; diameter (units assumed, esp. mm)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl