question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
contract; compact; agreement
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
then; and (then); in that case; if so
now that you say that; now that you mention it
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
mystical power inherent in words; spirit of language
to explain; to preach; to advocate; to persuade; to prevail upon; to reason with
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (another's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
to dye; to colour; to color
clearing one's throat; cough
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
ninth; Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
I; me; myself; (arch.) we; (arch.) us; (arch.) ourselves
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed
domestic animals; livestock; cattle
animal husbandry; livestock industry
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
physical work; manual labour (labor)
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
caring for (esp. a pet or a small object); cherishing; being fond of; prizing; treasuring
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
to be born; to come into the world
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to stand up; to get up; to recover; to regain one's energy; to (stand up and) take action; to rise up (against); to rise (from a crouch) and make the initial charge
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
paste of miso, ground toasted sesame seeds, mirin, etc.
food with dressing on it (e.g. salad)
bento; Japanese box lunch
dungeon; dungeon (in an RPG or video game); (underground) labyrinth
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
playing in the water (sea, lake, river, etc.); playing with water
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups