at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick; bamboo sword
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
reversal; return; return gift; return favour; barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that
chance (of success); odds
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to speak; to hear a voice
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
not knowing one's social position; overweening; overreaching; forgetting who one is
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
lily (Lilium spp.); yuri; genre of comics and novels about female homosexuality
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
incessant working; working non-stop
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)