because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
same; identical; equal; anyway; in any case; if one must ...
to taste; to taste of; to have a taste
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
don't you think?; indicates question
since when; from when; how long
Chinese "Willow" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
to bud; to sprout; to arise; to begin to grow
for the first time in one's life
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
else; in addition; besides
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
money to cover the cost of preparations or arrangements
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
though; even if; whether ... or ...
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly; shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
bygones; the past; past event
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
bride; (one's) daughter-in-law; wife
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon