grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
action of making something; -ification
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
to rise up; to initiate (political) action
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
immediate (effect, result, etc.); instant; instantaneous; prompt
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
preliminary test or trial; tryout
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
to begin; to set about; to start
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
boisterous merrymaking; racket; spree
assistance; help; helper; babe; chick; broad
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
gray or silver haired (grey)
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances