interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
network; Internet; net (hair, netball, etc.); net (price, weight, etc.); nett
contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.); submission; post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
word of mouth; comments written online (about a product, service, etc.); online reviews
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
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
author; writer; novelist; artist
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
don't you think?; indicates question
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to shake; to sway; to waver
beautiful woman; (a) beauty