tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
again; once more; a second time
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to foresee; to predict
to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
blank space (in a document); blank; void; whitespace
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
undergrowth; weeds beneath a tree
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
paper lantern; Chinese lantern; Japanese lantern; snot bubble
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
Japanese clothing; being dressed in a kimono; Japanese-style bookbinding
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
right; right-hand side; right hand; the above (in a piece of vertical writing); above-mentioned; the right (wing)
to sing someone's praises; to give someone a boost; (lit.) to carry a lantern
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face