time; hour; period; class
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
such ... as; or some such
to nod in agreement; to nod in assent
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
in comparison to; rather than
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to carve into; to cut into; to engrave into; to inscribe
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
(not) even once; (not) ever
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
tatami room; dinner party in a tatami room with a geisha or maiko
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
time; hour; season; time of the year