first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
mountain; hill; mine; (mountain) forest; heap; pile; protruding or high part of an object
to continue to do; to persist in doing
to see all (of); to see everything; to see clearly; to perceive clearly; to give up (on); to abandon
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to shout (in anger); to yell
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
platform; home; home base; home plate
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to have a talk; to tell a story
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
arrival chime (of an elevator, train, etc.)
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
material (for a story, article, etc.); information; joke; jest; proof; evidence; (magician's) trick
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); wall (of stones)
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
scandal; impropriety; misconduct
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
state of things; state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
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
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
people (of a country); nation; citizen; Democratic Party for the People