to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
several times; once or twice
is that so?; I see; right; oh
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
older sister; elder sister
else; in addition; besides
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
with a friendly grin; smilingly
while; during; while; although; all; both
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
such; like that; that sort of
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
request; appeal; claim; purchase
accurate; correct; precise; exact
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
(and) then; and; thereupon; in that case; then; so
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
royal capital; imperial capital
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
on and after; from ... onward; since
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing