some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
surely; certainly; without doubt
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
comfort; consolation; diversion
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
just because; even if; even though
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
independence; self-reliance
bad; wrong; must not (do, be); should not; useless; no good; hopeless
to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that ...
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point