I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
because of; owing to; due to
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
myself; yourself; I; me; you
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
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)
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
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)
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to live; to make a living; to get on with
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
inspection; examination; check
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
entrance; admission; entering
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season