question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
if it is (the case that ...)
society; public; community; social studies
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
for this very reason; that is exactly why
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
... years old; age (of) ...
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
what kind of; what sort of; what
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
junior high school student; middle school pupil
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
all; entire; whole; altogether
alone; by oneself; on one's own