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
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
older sister; elder sister
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
kitchen; financial situation
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
to recall; to remember; to recollect
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
to be prolonged; to drag on
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
fishing; gathering seafood (e.g. clams, seaweed); catch (e.g. of fish); haul
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
such ... as; or some such
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
together; at the same time; same; identical
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
village headman; village mayor
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
at a young age; while still young