small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
admiration; appreciation; enjoyment; viewing (for pleasure)
(not) much; (not) very; (arch.) like this; (arch.) as a rule
fortune; good deed; curious
miniature shrine with double doors (used to store important Buddhist items such as sutras, etc.); cabinet with double doors (used by the nobility to store books, etc.); (in Okinawa) carved and decorated stone container for storing the bones of one's ancestors
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
water temperature (esp. bath)
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
person with a lot of free time on their hands; person of leisure; idler; loafer
occasional; infrequent; rare
tip of the tongue; speech; way of talking
extreme excitement; sidesplitting laughter
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
esophagus; gullet; esophageal
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
high-quality green tea; jewel-like dewdrop
fresh water (i.e. not salt water)
to escape from; to get out
to tire; to weary; to exhaust; to fatigue
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
craftsman; artisan; workman; carpenter
archery; mapping; map; morphism
to shine in (light); to illuminate
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
honor; honour; glory; (arch.) prosperity
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to look attractive; to look nice
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
modesty; humility; being humble
retired and quiet; secluded
confusion; complications; being gripped by strong feelings; fit (e.g. of anger); moment (e.g. of frustration)
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey