involuntarily; instinctively; without realizing; unconsciously
examination paper; examination script; answer sheet; answer (to an exam question)
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
dancing or jumping for joy
description; describing; depicting
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
error; mistake; fault; sin; wrongdoing; offense
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
prudence; discretion; thought
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
superstition; superstitious belief
spell; curse; dharani; mantra
ban (e.g. on smoking); prohibition
charm; incantation; spell; curse
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
living room (Western style); sitting room
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
bell (used for summoning or signalling); buzzer
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
tabi; Japanese socks (with split toe)
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
having done ... by mistake; having messed up ...
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
footwear; footgear; shoes
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
woman; girl; daughter; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
zigzag-shaped paper streamer often used to adorn Shinto-related objects; hornbeam (deciduous tree in the birch family)