a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
while; during; while; although; all; both
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to erase; to rub out; to turn off (a light, TV, heater, etc.); to switch off; to extinguish (a fire, candle, etc.); to put out; to remove (a smell, pain, etc.)
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
basics; fundamentals; basis; basically; fundamentally
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
what kind of; what sort of; what
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation