(a) grain; (a) drop; (a) bead
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
one's post; place of work; workplace
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
imagination; supposition; guess
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
carved seal; engraved stamp; to engrave (a seal); to carve; to make an impression (with a seal)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to have a nightmare; to make a noise during a nightmare
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to tear off; to strip; to rob
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
elementary school; primary school; school for children over eight years old in ancient China; traditional Chinese philology
pupil in ... year; student in ... year
in history; ever; historical
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
arm; skill; efforts; ability
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long