now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
story; tale; talk; discussion
how; in what way; how about; questionable
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
no!; no no!; no, not at all
future (usually near); prospects
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
your body; your health; yourself; you
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
as (for); for; in the capacity of
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
instant; moment; for an instant
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
honorific/polite/humble prefix
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)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
in the future; another day; later
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
plural; multiple; several
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)