to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to be infected; to be contagious
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
... years old; age (of) ...
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
to erase; to rub out; to turn off (a light, TV, heater, etc.); to switch off; to extinguish (a fire, candle, etc.); to put out; to remove (a smell, pain, etc.)
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
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
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
what time; (lit.) which hour
to talk; to chat; to chatter
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard