medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
to be solved; to be worked out; to come loose; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. of a ban)
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
to be precocious; to be mature for one's age; to seem grown-up; to seem mature
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
stuffing; packing; endgame; final stage; end; end (esp. of a bridge); edge
opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
to hurry; to rush; to quicken (of one's breath); to pant; to gasp (for air)
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
light, thin, single-layer kimono (esp. from hemp or raw silk, for summer use); shroud; burial clothes
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); urine; piss; elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name)
hakama; pleated skirt or loose-legged trousers worn over a kimono mainly on ceremonial occasions; (leaf) sheath; (sake bottle) stand
nimble; agile; quick; quick (thinking); smart; alert
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
to begin talking; to open up
directions; instructions; orders; command
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
preparations for a journey; travelling clothes; traveling clothes; travelling outfit
personal affairs; private matter; personal secret; privacy
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
servant; manservant; menial
countryside; country; 50-home township (comprised of 2-3 neighbourhoods)
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
at; in; at; when; by; with
absence; disregard; indifference
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
cannot be helped; unavoidable
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
place; location; room; space; sumo tournament
to await; to wait for; to expect
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit