to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
for today; for the time being
hostel; dormitory; (arch.) bureau (government department beneath a ministry under the ritsuryō system); (arch.) tea-ceremony room; (arch.) villa
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to ask; to enquire; to query
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
question; inquiry; enquiry
to catch off guard; to catch unprepared
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
gazing at (in wonderment)
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
distinctive; characteristic
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
red; crimson; scarlet; Red; communist
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
tone (of voice); manner of talking
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance