to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to be slow; to not make progress; to be inefficient
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
to be too late; to be too slow
looking on from afar; being a spectator
with these words; while saying
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
sentiment; sentimentality
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
setting sail; putting out to sea; starting anew; embarking on something new
declaration of war; proclamation of war
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to smash (violently); to crush; to ruin (a plan, company, etc.); to wreck; to destroy
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
why; how; for what reason
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)