I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
my personal (e.g. opinion)
suffix for familiar person
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
being much talked about; creating a stir; being the talk of town
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
educational institution; school; academy; campus
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
to spread; to be propagated
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
aulos (ancient Greek wind instrument); double flute
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
winter vacation; winter holidays
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
reference book; study-aid book; supplemental textbook; student handbook
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
pluralizing suffix; nickname-forming suffix
president (of a society); chairman
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
(political) administration; political power
curiosity; inquisitiveness
leadership; initiative; spearhead
imagination; supposition; guess