to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
single word; a few words; brief comment
to express (in words); to confess
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
silence (not speaking); muteness
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
small fraction; small proportion
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
spire; steeple; pinnacle; minaret
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
after many twists and turns; after much trouble
in this way; thus; such; uh...
even though; despite; when
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
another time; some other time
royal castle; imperial castle
to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)