the other day; lately; recently
shopping; purchased goods
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
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.)
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
bye-bye; goodbye; saying goodbye; parting
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
cry (e.g. of a baby); sob; whine; tearful voice; weepy voice
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
how; in what way; how about
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
police box; koban; alternation; alternating (current, stress, etc.)
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless