the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
after that; afterwards; thereafter
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
myself; yourself; I; me; you
older sister; elder sister
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
question; inquiry; enquiry
(with a) start; fright; alarm; creaking; cracking; snapping
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
about; on; regarding; per; for every
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen; to come about
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
what time; (lit.) which hour
to take (a photograph); to record (audio or video); to film; to shoot
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
with a splash; with a splosh; with a click (of a camera shutter); with a snap
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise