bombshell announcement; bombshell statement
exaggerated; overdone; overblown; hyperbolic; bombastic; grandiose
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
hey!; say!; I say!; I; me
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
bad poem; my humble poem; stooped over (e.g. old people); bowed; stalling; having a relapse
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
what kind of; what sort of; what
deep (hole, forest, snow, etc.); dense (e.g. fog); thick (e.g. weeds, woods); close (e.g. relationship); deep (involvement); intense (e.g. longing, flavor); severe
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
store name; shop name; restaurant name
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
right; right-hand side; right hand; the above (in a piece of vertical writing); above-mentioned; the right (wing)
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
paper patch attached to something; paper backing; sticker; notice; poster
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)