abdomen; abdominal region; belly; middle part
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 crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
state of things; state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
to blunt; to dull; to weaken
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
impatience; irritation; frustration; fretfulness
rich; wealthy; affluent; rich (flavour)
the three character styles: square and semicursive and grass
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to continue; to keep up; to keep on; to continue ...; to keep on ...
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
just one person; only one
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
declaration; proclamation; announcement
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
don't you think?; indicates question
because of; owing to; due to
honorific/polite/humble prefix
older brother; elder brother
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart