to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
chilly; rather cold; somewhat cold
being apt to; being liable to; being inclined to
to turn back; to go back; to repeat; to send back; to bring back; to retrace one's steps
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
alone; by oneself; on one's own
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
sentence; composition; text; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; statement
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to think (only used to speak of others); to turn one's attention toward (only used to speak of others); to have feelings for (only used to speak of others); to honour the target of one's emotions
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
honest; upright; faithful; reliable
(not) even once; (not) ever
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how