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
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
to give birth to; to drop (a calf, foal, etc.); to lay (an egg)
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
to freeze (of one's body); to be frozen; to become numb (with cold); to be chilled
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
at (place, time); in; to (direction, state); toward; for (purpose); because of (reason); for
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
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
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
hey; you; hey; hey; hold on; yo
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to