as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
to attempt; to test; to try out
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
serious; not joking; straight
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
that's the way it is; such is life
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to defy conventional wisdom
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
probability; likelihood; chances
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
simply; merely; only; solely
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
breath; breathing; tone; mood
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to be surprised; to be astonished
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
take care of yourself; get well soon; God bless you; bless you
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to