to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to be silent; to say nothing
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
to take someone's life; to kill someone
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
no!; no no!; no, not at all
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
round coin with a (square) hole in the center; coin made of non-precious materials; money
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
number one; first; best; most; game; round
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to boil; to decoct; to infuse
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
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me