(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to shut out; to bar; to lock out; to exclude
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
tenth day of the month; ten days
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
of no interest; not interested
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
scroll; rolled book; scarf; muffler; sushi made rolled in nori seaweed with a core of filling
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious