is that so? (generally rhetorical)
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
with a bang bang (sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace (spend money, work); with great vigor
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
how many years; how long; what year
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
with surprise; with a start; fiercely (glare; in kabuki)
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
large biceps; well-developed biceps
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to approach; to draw near
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
convenient; handy; useful
crawling on all fours; getting on one's hands and knees; falling flat
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance