to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
under repair; out of service; being adjusted
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
mom; mommy; mum; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
low-lying part of a city (usu. containing shops, factories, etc.); Shitamachi (low-lying area of eastern Tokyo near Tokyo Bay, incl. Asakusa, Shitaya, Kanda, Fukugawa, Honjo, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and surrounds)
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
chance; opportunity; occasion
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
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)
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
cough cough; with a (wet) cough; violently (coughing)
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold