indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
something; some kind of; for some reason
to make a speech; to address
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to pass (of time); to elapse
wash basin; wash bowl (incl. portable bowl in a public bath)
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to fold up; to fold into layers
I see; that's right; indeed
how; in what way; how about
such; this sort of; like this
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
with a chuckle; with a giggle
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
woman; female; feminine gender
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
vitality; (one's) life force
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to feel; to sense; to experience