what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
while; during; while; although; all; both
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
assorted grains; cereals; millet
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; breakfast (in Zen temples)
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
name; given name; first name
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
striding; swaggering; strutting; lording it over others; acting as though one owns the place; throwing one's weight around
emperor (of Japan); mikado
female court attendant; court lady
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
prejudice; bias; warped view; jealousy; inferiority complex