a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to look away; to turn away
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
Kōzuke (former province located in present-day Gunma Prefecture)
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
don't you think?; indicates question
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
procurement; purchase; buying; school store; co-op; school canteen
drink box; carton (milk, juice, etc.); paper bag (for vacuum cleaners)
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
incident; affair; happening; event