to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
gradually; slowly but steadily
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
boy; son; baby boy; young man
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to talk; to chat; to chatter
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)