well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
entertainer; performer; celebrity; entertainment personality
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
difference; variation; difference
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
compact disk; CD; cash dispenser; (negotiable) certificate of deposit
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
radio programme; radio program
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
senior high school; high school
student (esp. a university student)