half and half; fifty-fifty
highest score; highest number of points; top grade; peak altitude; highest point
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
evening meal; dinner; supper
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
wall-mounted ornament; wall decoration; wall hanging; wall-mounted
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
long ago; already; a long time ago
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
to be away from home; to be out of the house
chair; stool; post; office; position
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
may I come in?; please forgive me; I'm sorry
to become an expert; to be master at
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
flood plain; river terrace; riverside area; area between river and river bank
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
stature; height; size; physique
braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait
the grass; grassy place (esp. with long dense grass)
crawling on all fours; getting on one's hands and knees; falling flat
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
embankment; bank; beef sinew stewed in miso and mirin
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come