to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
to move forward; to move on
to increase; to add to; to augment
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
minimum; at the very least
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
formal; stiff; pompous; stern; solemn; grave
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
how much; how many; however
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to stop walking; to pause
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to detain; to check; to restrain
twofold and threefold; doubled and redoubled
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
oversight; omission; mistake
innocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness; integrity
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to be careful; to take the utmost care
snake; serpent; large snake
to creep about; to crawl around
misrecognition; mistaking (x for y)
bargain; find; unbelievable good luck; unexpected good fortune
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity