to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to tan (leather, hide, etc.); to dress
slowly and quietly; smoothly
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryo system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654m by 654m)
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
with a start; with a jump
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)