stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
national border; provincial border
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
to visit; (arch.) (original meaning) to make a noise
swallow (bird of the Hirundinidae family); martin; barn swallow (Hirundo rustica); younger man involved with an older woman; boy toy
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
snake; serpent; large snake
swallow's nest; swift's nest (used to make bird's nest soup)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to whine; to sing; to chirp
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
flapping sound (of wings); fluttering; hum (of insects); whizz (of a flying arrow); whoosh
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
one's family; family member
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
weeping fern (Lepisorus thunbergianus)
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
gentle spring rain; thin noodles made from bean starch (or potato starch)
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
Japanese fiber banana (Musa basjoo)
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
childlike mind; judgment as a child (judgement)
reproachful; hateful; bitter
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom