indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
rather; better; instead; if anything
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes
Kantō (region comprising Tokyo and surrounding prefectures); Kantō (eastern half of Japan; during the feudal era)
excluding; except (for); apart from; outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
seasoning; flavour; flavor
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
natto (fermented soybeans)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
to profit; to benefit (from); to benefit (someone or something); to be beneficial to; to make good use of; to take advantage of
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
why; how; for what reason
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
tendency; trend; inclination
don't you think?; indicates question
(very) selfish; self-centered; self-centred; without consulting anybody (else)
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
chance; opportunity; occasion
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
please (give me); please (do for me)