dwarf; midget; elf; Issun-bōshi (Japanese fairytale)
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
all right (e.g. when guiding a driver); keep coming; OK
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
multi-unit apartments; apartment complex
departure (of a train, car, etc.); starting; leaving
Musashi (former province located in parts of present-day Tokyo, Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures)
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
farewell; be that so; in that case; (arch.) however; (arch.) though that may be the case
entrance; admission; entering
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
present; gift; to give a present or gift
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank