to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
shoulder pad; shoulder reinforcement; epaulet; cloak worn in bed
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
to cease; to stop; to be over
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
to have (something) innate; to be born with
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
admission (to a school or university); entrance; enrolment; enrollment; matriculation
same; identical; equal; anyway; in any case; if one must ...