to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; 's; of
extracurricular activities
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
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
permission; approval; authorization; license
to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
doctors; teachers; lawyers
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to rise in esteem; to become popular; to rise in value (stocks)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
rail (any bird of family Rallidae, esp. the water rail, Rallus aquaticus)
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
make-up; makeup; making food (in a delivery-only restaurant); cooking
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
leaflet; flyer; scattering; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
Japanese food; Japanese dish; Japanese cuisine
Western food; Western dish; Western cooking; Japanized Western cuisine
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)