that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
for example; for instance; e.g.
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
gods and Buddha; Shinto and Buddhism
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
sympathy; compassion; pity
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
(regular) customer; client; patron; clientele
most part; greater part; majority
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
setting sun; decline (e.g. of industry)
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
excellent; very good; exultant; elated
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
3000; three thousand; many
a short while ago; already
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
Hirano Keiichirō (1975.6-)
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand