Vocabulary

such things as ...; and ... and

indicates a question

at (place, time); in; on; during

to; towards; for

indicates direct object of action

although; though; despite the fact that ...

if ... then; when

if; when; after

-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going")

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options)

right?; isn't it?; doesn't it?; don't you?; don't you think?

hey; you

indicates emotion or admiration

don't

-ness

adds force or indicates command

(reciprocal) communication; (coming to a) mutual understanding

you

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare; MHLW

Cabinet Office

Financial Services Agency; FSA

to learn; to acquire knowledge

to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many

trivia; snippet of knowledge

now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

alert; warning

unpleasant; revolting; repulsive; gross; disgusting; disturbing

to squeeze; to wring out

foodstuff; ingredient

comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly

copy-and-paste

trouble; bother

renminbi (currency of China); Chinese yuan

four people

aromatherapy

website; web site

emergency medicine

(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate

central part; heart (of a city, etc.)

non-stop flight; direct flight