derailment; digression; deviation
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
popular name; common name; given name
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to call each other; to call out to one another
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
(cute) suffix for familiar person; cute adjective form
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
by means of; due to; because of; according to
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to be surprised; to be astonished
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
chopped burdock root (and sometimes carrot) cooked in sugar and soy sauce
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
having done this; if this is done; if it is done in this way
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
just a minute; small quantity
Pacific saury (Cololabis saira); mackerel pike
grilling (fish) with salt; broiling with salt; boiling seawater to get salt
cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
vinegared dish; pickled dish