and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
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 begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
(principle of) letting sleeping dogs lie; peace-at-any-price; don't rock the boat
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to bind; to fasten; to tie up
to pull from both ends; to pull from both sides; to play tug of war
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
two persons; two people; pair; couple
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
to be choppy (of waves); to be rough; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to beat fast (of a heart); to be in turmoil; to be in discord
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
Middle Ages (in Japan esp. the Kamakura and Muromachi periods); medieval times; mediaeval times
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing