a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
red; crimson; scarlet; Red; communist
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
exit; way out; outlet; vent
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
to dye; to colour; to color
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
while; during; while; although; all; both
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
participation (in a tournament, match, race, etc.); entry; appearance (on the stage, television, etc.); exiting (a venue, train station, etc.); exit; being dispatched (of an ambulance, fire engine, etc.)
instant; moment; for an instant
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
champion; (first-prize) winner; victor; titleholder
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
is that so?; I see; right; oh
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
name; given name; first name
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach