to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
(not possible) on such short notice
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
like water; like it grows on trees
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to come back; to do ... and come back; to come to be; to become
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
name; given name; first name
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
shumai; shaomai; steamed meat dumpling (Chinese-style)
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
rice cake wrapped in bamboo leaves
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
maid; helper; help; assistance
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
already; yet; soon; shortly; further; more
to set (sun); to become dark
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
so; therefore; and; (and) then
no!; no no!; no, not at all
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
antiquity; ancient times; bygone days; former times
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
departure; leaving; setting off
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case