at first; in the beginning; originally
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
indicates the subject of a sentence; indicates possession; but; however; and; used after an introductory remark or explanation; regardless of ...
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
at; in; to; toward; to; for; because of
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
alone; by oneself; on one's own
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot
for this very reason; that is exactly why
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
if; when; and; as well as; with; together with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
indicates a question; indicates an embedded question; indicates an indirect question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to talk; to chat; to chatter
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
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 give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
human being; human; person; character (of a person)