next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
same; identical; equal; anyway; in any case; if one must ...
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; with a bob of the head
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
how; in what way; how about
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
with a light pull; with a gentle tug; with a small motion
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
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
yikes; oops; eep; wow; aargh
always; all the time; never; usual; regular