to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
... years old; age (of) ...
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
hair (on the head); (a) hair
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
then; and (then); in that case; if so
all; entire; whole; altogether
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
kinky hair; frizzy hair; unruly hair; curly hair
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
arrival (of post, news, correspondence, etc.); receiving (a phone call, email, etc.)
payment made via bank deposit transfer; discarding a tile that becomes another player's winning tile
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
end; close; conclusion; termination
mother-in-law; foster mother; stepmother
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
take care of yourself; get well soon
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)