to pass (of time); to elapse
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
difficult to ...; hard to ...
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
rest; break; recess; intermission
hooray; yay; whee; yowzer; whoopee; yes
to jump at; to be attracted by
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to be needed; to be wanted
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
disorderly; messy; absurd; unreasonable; very; extremely
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to rule; to govern; (arch.) to see; (arch.) to look; (arch.) to watch
cone (e.g. pine, hemlock)
suffix for familiar person
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
confections; sweets; candy; cake
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
dawn; daybreak; end; soon after something has ended; beginning (of a new year, month, etc.)
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor