now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
with a start; with a jump
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to ask a question; to ask questions
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
piece; fragment; one (object)
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
good (condition); going well; fine; smooth
pace; rate; pitch (i.e. angle, space, field, sound, etc.); pitch (from distilling petroleum, tar, etc.); pitch (football, rugby); playing field
lightly; easily; carelessly
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
birth; creation; formation
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to change completely; to switch (to); to shift (to another mode)
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
new record (in sports, etc.)
huge; enormous; great big
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal