rather; better; instead; if anything
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
stairs; stairway; staircase
to lose one's footing; to slip
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
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 ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
heh-heh; hee-hee; ha ha; (arch.) female genitals; (arch.) vagina; (arch.) vulva
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
at once; immediately; right now
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to begin to walk; to set out
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
Mary (mother of Jesus); the Virgin Mary; Mary (of Magdala); Mary Magdalene
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression