indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to go to meet (someone); to go to pick up
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
at; in; at; when; by; with; so
honorific/polite/humble prefix
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
greeting; a fine thing to say
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
of course; certainly; naturally
at; in; to; toward; to; for; because of
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
indicates the subject of a sentence; indicates possession; but; however; and; used after an introductory remark or explanation; regardless of ...
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
in that way; thus; so; the same; so?
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
if; when; and; as well as; with; together with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.)
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
really; truly; indeed; good grief
settlement; solution; resolution
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
cannot help feeling that; cannot help thinking that
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to