to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.); to convey; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.); to announce (a visitor); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers); to act as an intermediary
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
double circle (indicating "very good" on a piece of school work)
convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
obliging person; person who likes looking after others
impregnable castle (walls); impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
giving a royal welcome; extending every courtesy
to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...
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
having served one's purpose; being finished (with); business settled
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); raw; live (i.e. not recorded)
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
really; truly; indeed; good grief
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to come of age; to become an adult; to become fully qualified; to stand on one's own
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
as a matter of social courtesy
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness