to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
physical condition; state of health; shape
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
considerably; greatly; a lot
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
to be infected; to be contagious
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
punishment (of children); spanking; smacking; criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also