let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
instant; moment; for an instant
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
easily; effortlessly; changing completely; plink (sound of something light falling or rolling)
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
serious; not joking; straight
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
that's true; of course; obviously
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
while surprised; suddenly
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to