as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
how; in what way; how about
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
step; stride; counter for steps
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
since when; from when; how long
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
half-crying; being on the verge of crying
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise