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
personage; person (deserving of respect)
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
tsukemono; Japanese pickled vegetables
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
rough-hewn; incomplete; unrefined; still in the process of being formed
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
master; teacher; stable master
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons