entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
literally; to the letter; literal
counting by the minute (of a schedule, etc.)
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
corridor; hallway; passageway
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
experience; history; record; career
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
vigour; vigor; virility; health; sturdiness
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
day after day; day by day
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)
sound of voice; vocal sound
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to take (be in) charge of
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
favorable influence; favourable influence
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously