indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
time; hour; period; class
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
how; in what way; how about; questionable
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
another time; some other time
your husband; her husband