it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
that; the matter in question
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
(not) even once; (not) ever
to be surprised; to be astonished
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
counter for buildings (esp. houses); suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.
originally; by nature; from the start
difference (of opinion); strange; odd; different
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
that's the way it is; such is life
kai-awase; Heian period shell-matching game; kai-awase; Heian period shell comparison game; tribadism; tribbing
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
being addicted to; being wholly absorbed by; falling ill; becoming sick
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to be silent; to say nothing
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
to be lazy; to be slack; to feel dull; to feel languid; to feel listless
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
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)
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory