et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
unexplored region; secluded region; place off the beaten track
although I say; although one might say; although called
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
to sing; to chirp; to twitter
exclamation used to scold practitioners (in Zen); scolding or threatening with a shout
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
in that way; thus; so; so?
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly