to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
Arabic script; Arabic letter
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
character of a place; situation; location; occasion
fortune-telling; divination; fortune-teller; diviner
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
translation into Japanese
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
attendant; valet; servant; follower
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to be scared; to be afraid; to tremble with fear
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
to concern; to be related
with a twitch; with a jerk; with a flutter; with a dip; with a bob
pose; pose; posturing; pause; rest
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
prediction; prophecy; prognostication; (religious) prophecy
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
amusement; fun; brief entertainment
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
chair; seat; stool; post; position; seat
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
on hand; readily available
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
short pause; short interval
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
one's future; one's fate; prospects; one's way; one's path
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)