Jiten beta

indicates possessive ; nominalizes verbs and adjectives ; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases ; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion ; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis ; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question

じゃ

x1 | Rank #46

then; well; so; well then

今日(きょう)

x2 | Rank #115

today; this day ; these days; recently; nowadays

から

x6 | Rank #12

from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since ; from (originator); by ; because; since ; out of (constituent, part) ; through (e.g. window, vestibule) ; after; since ; expresses sympathy or warning

季(き)節(せつ)

x1 | Rank #3,655

season; time of year

料(りょう)理(り)

x1 | Rank #725

cooking; cookery; cuisine; food; dish ; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing

が

x34 | Rank #4

indicates the subject of a sentence ; indicates possession ; but; however; (and) yet; though; although; while ; and ; used after an introductory remark or explanation ; regardless of ...; whether ... (or not); no matter ... ; indicates a desire or hope ; softens a statement ; indicates doubt ; indicates scorn

変(か)わる

x1 | Rank #391

to change; to be transformed; to be altered; to vary ; to move to ; to be different; to be uncommon; to be unusual

し

x2 | Rank #69

and; besides; moreover; what's more; not only ... but also ; because; since ; the thing is; for one thing

だけ

x6 | Rank #47

only; just; merely; simply; no more than; nothing but; alone ; as much as; to the extent of; enough to

で

x31 | Rank #11

at; in ; at; when ; by; with ; within; in ; and then; so ; and; then ; let me tell you; don't you know

まわる

x1 | Rank #5,986

to turn; to rotate; to revolve; to spin ; to go around; to circle; to revolve around; to orbit ; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to travel around; to make a tour of; to patrol ; to go by way of; to go via; to stop by (on the way); to take a roundabout route; to make a detour ; to move around (to another place or position); to come around; to go over (e.g. to the opposing side) ; to come around (of one's turn); to be passed around (of a cup, circular, etc.) ; to function; to work well ; to spread; to extend (to; e.g. of one's attention); to reach; to take effect (of alcohol, poison, etc.) ; to pass (a time); to turn (e.g. 5 o'clock) ; to earn interest

か

x14 | Rank #9

indicates a question ; or; whether or not ; some- (e.g. something, someone) ; hmm; huh ; very ; -al; -ial; -ic; -ical; -ish; -y ; in that way

心(しん)配(ぱい)

x1 | Rank #286

worry; concern; anxiety; uneasiness; fear ; care; help; aid; assistance

おい

x1 | Rank #161

hey!; say!; I say!; come on!; look!; oi! ; I; me

すむ

x2 | Rank #350

to finish; to end; to be completed ; to merely result in something less severe than expected ; to feel at ease ; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry

若(わか)旦(だん)那(な)

x2 | Rank #14,401

young master; young gentleman

様(よう)に

x2 | Rank #2,526

like; as ; so that; in order that; so as to; in order to ; be sure to ; I hope (that); I pray (that); may

は

x28 | Rank #2

indicates sentence topic ; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated) ; adds emphasis

しばらく

x2 | Rank #790

for a moment; for a minute ; for a while; for some time ; for the time being; for now ; it's been a long time; long time no see

板(いた)前(まえ)

x2 | Rank #28,393

chef (esp. of high-end Japanese cuisine); cook ; area of a kitchen that contains the chopping board

見(み)習(なら)い

x2 | Rank #6,236

apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation ; apprentice; trainee; probationer

と

x19 | Rank #6

if; when ; and ; with ; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.) ; promoted pawn ; indicates a question

兼(けん)任(にん)

x1 | Rank #29,861

serving concurrently as; holding the additional post of

を

x23 | Rank #3

indicates direct object of action ; indicates subject of causative expression ; indicates an area traversed ; indicates time (period) over which action takes place ; indicates point of departure or separation of action ; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

ので

x2 | Rank #133

that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...

でも

x3 | Rank #39

but; however; though; nevertheless; still; yet; even so; also; as well ; even ; however; no matter how; even if; even though ; ... or something ; either ... or ...; neither ... nor ... ; pseudo-; quack; in-name-only ; for lack of anything better to do

大(だい)丈(じょう)夫(ぶ)

x3 | Rank #108

safe; secure; sound; problem-free; without fear; all right; alright; OK; okay ; certainly; surely; undoubtedly ; no thanks; I'm good; that's alright ; great man; fine figure of a man

はい

x14 | Rank #50

yes; that is correct ; understood; I see; OK; okay ; present; here ; pardon?; what's that?; come again? ; now; here; here you go ; giddy-up; giddap

その

x3 | Rank #28

that; the ; part (as in "part two") ; um ...; er ...; uh ...

や

x1 | Rank #1,196

disliking; not wanting; unwilling (to do); reluctant ; unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; horrible; disgusting; undesirable; unwelcome ; no!; quit it!; stop!

噂(うわさ)

x3 | Rank #1,162

rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk

も

x20 | Rank #7

too; also; in addition; as well; (not) either (in a negative sentence) ; both A and B; A as well as B; neither A nor B (in a negative sentence) ; even; as much as; as many as; as far as; as long as; no less than; no fewer than ; even if; even though; although; in spite of ; further; more; again; another; the other

聞(き)く

x2 | Rank #128

to hear ; to listen (e.g. to music) ; to ask; to enquire; to query ; to hear about; to hear of; to learn of ; to follow (advice, order, etc.); to obey; to listen to; to comply with ; to hear (e.g. a plea); to grant (a request); to accept (e.g. an argument); to give consideration to ; to smell (esp. incense); to sample (a fragrance) ; to taste (alcohol); to try

一(いっ)緒(しょ)に

x5 | Rank #178

together (with) ; at the same time ; in one lump; in the same category

住(す)む

x1 | Rank #1,021

to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide

分(わ)かる

x2 | Rank #130

to understand; to comprehend; to grasp; to see; to get; to follow ; to become clear; to be known; to be discovered; to be realized; to be realised; to be found out ; I know!; I think so too!

ことがある

x1 | Rank #987

(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something) ; (for something) to happen on occasion

従(じゅう)業(ぎょう)員(いん)

x1 | Rank #5,732

employee; worker

前(さき)

x3 | Rank #123

point; tip; end; nozzle ; head (of a line); front ; first; before; ahead (of) ; (the way) ahead; beyond ; future ; previous; prior; former; recent; last ; destination; address; place where you do something ; rest (e.g. of a story); continuation; remaining part ; the other party

では

x3 | Rank #70

then; well; so; well then ; bye then ; at; in; by; with; using ; if not ...; unless ...

悠(ゆう)々(ゆう)

x1 | Rank #22,230

quiet; calm; leisurely; composed ; easily; comfortably; without difficulty ; distant; far-off; boundless; endless; eternal

する

x8 | Rank #19

to do; to carry out; to perform ; to cause to become; to make (into); to turn (into) ; to serve as; to act as; to work as ; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.) ; to judge as being; to view as being; to think of as; to treat as; to use as ; to decide on; to choose ; to be sensed (of a smell, noise, etc.) ; to be (in a state, condition, etc.) ; to be worth; to cost ; to pass (of time); to elapse

けど

x4 | Rank #34

but; however; although

跡(あと)取(と)り

x2 | Rank #13,294

heir; heiress; inheritor; successor

として

x3 | Rank #148

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...

ずっと

x3 | Rank #227

continuously; the whole time; all the way; throughout ; much (more); (by) far; far and away; a lot; a great deal ; far (away); long (ago, before, after) ; straight; directly

気(き)

x3 | Rank #105

spirit; mind; heart ; nature; disposition ; intention; mind; will; motivation ; mood; feelings ; consciousness ; care; attention; consideration; worry ; interest ; (the) air; atmosphere ; ambience; atmosphere (of); air (of); mood ; fragrance; aroma; flavour; taste

それにしても

x1 | Rank #1,246

nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may

眼鏡(めがね)

x1 | Rank #3,532

glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles ; judgment; judgement; discrimination; discernment; insight ; four-eyes

いい

x14 | Rank #29

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable ; sufficient; enough; ready; prepared ; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial ; OK; all right; fine; no problem

お茶(ちゃ)

x1 | Rank #1,308

tea (esp. green or barley) ; tea break (at work) ; tea ceremony

どうぞ

x3 | Rank #353

please; kindly; pray; I beg (of you) ; by all means; certainly; of course; (go) ahead; (feel) free (to); (you are) welcome (to); please (help yourself to) ; here you are ; to give

ありがとう

x1 | Rank #209

thank you; thanks

いえ

x2 | Rank #376

no ; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it

ごめん

x3 | Rank #217

I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me ; may I come in? ; permission; leave; license ; dismissal; discharge ; not wanting; objecting to; being fed up with; wishing to avoid

な

x4 | Rank #17

don't ; do ; hey; listen; look; say ; now, ...; well, ...; I tell you!; you know ; wow; ooh ; right?; isn't it?; doesn't it?; don't you?; don't you think?

新(しん)婚(こん)

x2 | Rank #12,637

newly-wed; newly married

なのに

x4 | Rank #469

and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless; for all that; notwithstanding that

繁(はん)忙(ぼう)期(き)

x1 | Rank #57,949

busy period; busy season

なかなか

x1 | Rank #693

very; considerably; easily; readily; fairly; quite; highly; rather ; by no means; not readily ; middle; half-way point ; excellent; wonderful; very good

て

x11 | Rank #20

you said; he said; she said; they said ; even if ; do you seriously think that ; I already told you; you should know by now that; of course ; the said ...; said ... ; says that ... ; I hear that ... ; as for the term ... ; as for ...

です

x9 | Rank #18

be; is

ちょっと

x1 | Rank #76

a little; a bit; slightly ; just a minute; for a moment; briefly ; somewhat; rather; fairly; pretty; quite ; (not) easily; (not) readily ; hey!; come on; excuse me ; thanks, but no; not feasible; not possible

ご無(ぶ)沙(さ)汰(た)

x1 | Rank #6,711

not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence

ああ

x8 | Rank #53

ah!; oh!; alas! ; yes; indeed; that is correct ; aah; gah; argh ; hey!; yo! ; uh huh; yeah yeah; right; gotcha

そうです

x1 | Rank #282

that is so; that is right; it looks to me; that's my impression ; people say that; it is said that; I hear that

まだ

x5 | Rank #102

still; as yet; only ; (not) yet ; more; (more) still ; at least; comparatively; relatively ; unfinished; incomplete; not yet done

こと

x4 | Rank #13

thing; matter ; incident; occurrence; event; something serious; trouble; crisis ; circumstances; situation; state of affairs ; work; business; affair ; after an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to ; nominalizing suffix ; pretending to ...; playing make-believe ... ; alias; also known as; otherwise known as; or ; necessity; need ; you should ...; I advise that you ...; it's important to ...

何(なに)も

x1 | Rank #455

(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any; nothing ; and everything else; and all ; (not) at all; (not) in the least; (not) especially; (not) to that extent

寝(しん)室(しつ)

x1 | Rank #7,210

bedroom

違(ちが)う

x2 | Rank #163

to differ (from); to be different; to be distinct; to be unlike; to vary; to disagree (with) ; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to be mistaken ; to become abnormal; to go wrong ; isn't it?; wasn't it?

キス

x3 | Rank #1,096

kiss

あれきり

x2 | Rank #72,068

since then; since that time ; only that much ; the way things were left

だ

x9 | Rank #8

be; is

おはよう

x3 | Rank #854

good morning

目(め)

x1 | Rank #179

eye; eyeball ; eyesight; sight; vision ; look; stare; gaze; glance ; notice; attention; observation; eyes (of the world, public, etc.) ; an experience ; viewpoint ; discrimination; discernment; judgement; eye (e.g. for quality) ; (an) appearance ; chance (of success); possibility (of a good result) ; spacing (between crossed strands of a net, mesh, etc.); opening; stitch; texture; weave

赤(あか)い

x1 | Rank #1,215

red; crimson; scarlet; vermilion ; Red; communist

どうした

x2 | Rank #392

somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of

ゆうべ

x2 | Rank #3,665

last night; yesterday evening

少(すこ)し

x5 | Rank #216

a little; a bit; a small amount; a few; some; slightly; somewhat ; a little while; a short time; a moment; a minute ; a little way; a short distance

眠(ねむ)る

x2 | Rank #1,063

to sleep ; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie (buried); to sleep (in the grave) ; to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; to lie untapped; to lie untouched ; to close one's eyes

また

x1 | Rank #104

again; once more; once again; another time; some other time ; also; too; as well; likewise ; on the other hand; while ; and; in addition; besides; moreover; furthermore ; or; otherwise ; really; how; (what, why) on earth ; indirect

いつ

x1 | Rank #398

when; at what time; how soon ; normal times; ordinary days

ありがとうございました

x1 | Rank #812

thank you

やっぱり

x2 | Rank #195

as expected; sure enough; just as one thought ; after all (is said and done); in the end; as one would expect; in any case ; too; also; as well; likewise; (not) either ; still; as before ; all the same; even so; still; nonetheless

あの

x6 | Rank #49

that; those; the

二人(ふたり)

x4 | Rank #301

two persons; two people; pair; couple

仮(か)面(めん)夫(ふう)婦(ふ)

x2 | Rank #66,168

couple who only go through the motions of being husband and wife

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