instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
evening meal; dinner; supper
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
not caring; not giving a damn
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)
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to travel; to take a trip; to make a journey
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to ascend; to go up; to climb
to fret (over); to brood (about); to mope; worriedly; (fretting) constantly; (worrying) over this and that
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
that's the way it is; such is life
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
for example; for instance; e.g.