that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
to pick up; to find; to gather
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to be transmitted (handed down) from generation to generation
another thing; other things; another man's property
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to meet somebody by chance; to happen upon
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
almost; roughly; approximately
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
to be conspicuous; to stand out
white hair; grey hair; gray hair