next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); (in neo-Confucianism) the underlying principles of the cosmos
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to feel; to sense; to experience
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
how; in what way; how about
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
than; from; out of; except; but; more
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
always; all the time; never; usual; regular