to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
questionnaire; survey; poll
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
bathing (swimming) in cold water
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
corsage (bouquet of flowers worn on a dress); (arch.) bodice (of a woman's dress)
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
to ask; to enquire; to query
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
policeman; cop; walking in a circle (dog trick); (arch.) rounds (doctor, police beat, etc.); (arch.) vegetables that accompany rice (secret language of court ladies)
to drag around; to pull about; to lead around (by the nose)
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to check; to stop; to keep back
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to be conspicuous; to stand out
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
proper; respectable; decent; (arch.) entirely; (arch.) completely; (arch.) wholly
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
wintry sky; cold weather (in winter); wintry weather
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes