first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
thinking (about a matter) for a long time; contemplating for a long time; lengthy consideration; pondering
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
difference; variation; difference
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
child prodigy; infant genius; wonder child
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
no!; no no!; no, not at all
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
time; hour; period; class
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do