falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
but; however; provided that
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
thirteenth day of the month; thirteen days
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
male help; male labor; man's handwriting; (arch.) kanji
whatever (the case may be)
to fear; to doubt; to have misgivings about; to worry about; to be anxious about; to be apprehensive about
slight intoxication; being tipsy
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
yearned for; longed for; missed
to accompany; to go with; to go together
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
bright place; the light; the open; light of day; public knowledge
two grains; two drops; two bead
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
such ... as; or some such
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
common; commonplace; reckless; pulp paper; granulated sugar; (arch.) coins
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
disk; disc; tray; shallow bowl; grid; board (e.g. in shogi)
to push away; to push aside; to shove
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
leaving the remaining corrections up to the printer after having finished proofreading; OK with corrections
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)