the opposite sex; isomerism
difference; variation; difference
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to discuss; to talk together
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
I see; that's right; indeed
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained