sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
to be grieved at heart; to be troubled; to be worried; to trouble oneself (about something)
to accept; to receive; to agree
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
sign of life; human presence; humanity; humaneness
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
payment; bill; sweeping; clearing away; sweeping stroke (e.g. when writing kanji)
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
lost property; something dropped and left behind
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration