to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny; brightly; clearly
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
snake; serpent; large snake
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
to allot; to assign; to give; to provide; to fit to; to fasten to
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
maiko; apprentice geisha (in Kyoto)
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
stiff neck; stiff shoulders
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to overflow; to brim over; to flood