speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
the crucial moment; the moment of truth; do-or-die situation; crucial juncture; crucial stage
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
as if it were about oneself
not caring; not giving a damn
primary school; elementary school; grade school
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
starting lineup; player in the starting lineup
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
separation; divorce; severing of connections
period of time; time slot; time zone
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
school principal; school headmaster; school headmistress
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
again and again; repeatedly
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
to be associated (with); to be connected (with)
ago; since; before; previous