now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
how; in what way; by what means
don't you think?; indicates question
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
bust-waist-hip measurements; vital statistics
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
all; entire; whole; altogether
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
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
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
cooperation; collaboration
such; this sort of; like this
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
overnight stay; stopover; inn; hotel; anchorage; night duty