(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily
to rise; to erect; to get up
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
consequence; outcome; result; blame
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
memories; recollections; reminiscence
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper