to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
consequence; outcome; result; blame
putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
different item; different lot
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
with a start; with a jump
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
living; lifestyle; living room
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot; ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
price; cost; value; worth; value
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
being about to cry; the verge of tears
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
plan; project; attempt; plot; scheme; undertaking
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
such; like that; that sort of; very
to boil; to heat; to excite; (arch.) to melt (metal)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
bygones; the past; past event
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
no!; no no!; no, not at all