this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
tousled; shaggy (hair); scraggly (beard); dishevelled; disheveled; unkempt
to examine someone's expression
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
alone; by oneself; on one's own
after that; afterwards; thereafter
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to give directions; to issue instructions
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
drama; theatre; theater; play
electrically powered; electric
tuck (e.g. in a dress); rise (e.g. in price)
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to make an appearance; to show up
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
head of year; teacher in charge of all classes for a whole year
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
table; desk; counter for tables, desks, etc.; offering table before an altar (sometimes used in tea ceremony); tabletop incense burner
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on