to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
official size of a tatami mat for measuring room size (esp. a Kyoto-size tatami mat); basic rhythm (in traditional Japanese music); (arch.) room (in a brothel) of a prostitute of the highest rank
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
electricity; (electric) light
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
weird; eerie; ominous; creepy; uncanny; unearthly
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside; aside
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
crossroads; crossing; intersection; street
valley; ravine; gorge; canyon
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to become bald from the forehead; to recede (of one's hairline)
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out