few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
about; on; regarding; per; for every
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
in accordance with; according to
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish
nature of the locality; character of a place; local colour; local color
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
although I say; although one might say; although called
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
woman; female; feminine gender
same family (race, tribe)
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
weak and small; inferior in strength and size; minor; young; youthful
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement