in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
lady attendant; lady's maid; waiting maid
loose (e.g. belt); slovenly; careless; slack
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
comparatively; relatively
waking up early; getting up early; early rising
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
going to and fro; back and forth
being on duty; being on watch; person on duty
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
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
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
tree sparrow (Passer montanus); talkative person; knowledgeable person
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
one after another; in rapid succession
that kind; competition; match
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
sharp ear; long ears; ability to remember everything one hears
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
other side; opposite side; other party
(arch.) eastern Japan (esp. Kamakura or Edo, from perspective of Kyoto or Nara); (arch.) eastern provinces; (arch.) east; wagon; yamatogoto; my spouse
to go past; to pass; to pass by