within the year; before the year is out
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
to discuss; to talk together
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral); hall for ceremonies; place of ceremony
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
beginning of next week (usu. Monday); early next week
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel; castor; caster
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
then; and (then); in that case; if so
really; truly; indeed; good grief
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect