to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
to screw up (one's face); to scrunch up; to pucker up; to furrow (one's brow); to wrinkle
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
best moment to take a picture; right timing (for a photograph); photo opportunity
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
but; however; provided that
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
returning home; going home; coming home; getting home
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
living room (Western style); sitting room
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker