to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
meaning; significance; sense
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
exchange of ideas; exchange of opinions; brainstorming
it is not (like that) either
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
working overtime; detention; being kept in (e.g. after school)
to some extent; to a certain extent
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
in the end; at the end of the day
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
common; ordinary; conventional; customary
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
free action; free activity; acting at one's own discretion; taking one's own course; free hand; independent action
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from