a little bit; a little while
to comb down; to smooth down
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
teahouse; (Edo period) rest stop; (geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha; tea house (that sells tea); tea dealer
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to make out with; to make cozy with (cosy); to do at one's own discretion
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
how; in what way; how about; questionable
really; truly; indeed; good grief
civilization and enlightenment; Japan's Westernization movement during the Meiji era (Westernisation)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
lost article; something forgotten
what do you want?; can I help you?
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to come back; to do ... and come back; to come to be; to become
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
how many people; a number of people
testimony; (verbal) evidence
to have a reason; to have an excuse