noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
to taste; to taste of; to have a taste
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
don't you think?; indicates question
since when; from when; how long
Chinese "Willow" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
for the first time in one's life
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
money to cover the cost of preparations or arrangements
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
though; even if; whether ... or ...
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
bygones; the past; past event
just a minute; small quantity
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other