no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
all; entire; whole; altogether
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
depression; low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
arista; awn; (grain) beard
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
security; guarantee; collateral (e.g. mortgage)
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
on the road; on the street; in the street; on the way
singing voice; (sound of) singing
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
originally; by nature; from the start
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
interruption; interference; butting in
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
to till; to plow; to plough; to cultivate
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now