sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
just because; even if; even though
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
to prostrate oneself before
to face; to go towards; to head towards
(nth) power; counter for vehicles; multiplication; Buddha's teachings
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
nightlife; night amusements
invitation; introduction; temptation
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
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
sorry; excuse me; thank you
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to be given the cold shoulder; to be jilted; to be rejected; to be dumped
because of; owing to; due to
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
knight on a white horse; Prince Charming
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
back off!; leave me alone!