selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
company; corporation; firm; one's workplace
time; hour; period; class
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
no!; no no!; no, not at all
by myself; in person; by oneself
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
all; entire; whole; altogether
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
myself; yourself; I; me; you
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
after all; because; but; even; too; as well