(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
popular name; common name; given name
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
sitting down; sitting up; sit!
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
chilly; unpleasantly cold
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
depending on; dependent upon; relying on
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
as affairs stand; judging from the present situation; as things are now
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
tension; resilience (e.g. of hair); springiness; will power; spirit
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
to appear uneasy; to appear anxious
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
element; component; factor; element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
(degree of) risk; riskiness; danger
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
whoosh (of water); hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.); sizzle
lying down; down!; lie down!
posture; position; stance
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
pointing down; pointing downward; (market) decline; downturn; downward trend
destination (one is heading towards); goal
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
highish; somewhat high; on the high side; somewhat expensive; comparatively expensive; on the expensive side
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
black stone; black (go pieces)