indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
to offer; to present; to set someone up in a high position; to revere at a distance; to do respectfully
to follow loyally; to wait on someone hand and foot; to be at someone's beck and call
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
honorific/polite/humble prefix
tea container (usually for thick tea used at the tea ceremony)
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
retort; back talk; backchat
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
outrageous; preposterous; most improper; most unreasonable; inexcusable; unpardonable
obedient; submissive; docile; meek; pliant
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
to lose hair; to become bald; to become bare (e.g. a mountain becomes bare of trees)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
god; deity; god-tier; incredible; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that ...
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
daily necessities; everyday item
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)