to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
(not) even once; (not) ever
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
shy; bashful; timid; reserved
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to be found; to be discovered
I see; that's right; indeed
such; like that; that sort of; very
until now; so far; up to the present
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to apologize; to apologise
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
light; faint; pale; fleeting