uncertain; vague; ambiguous
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
serious look (on one's face); straight face
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
index finger; forefinger; second toe
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
present; gift; to give a present or gift
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
without; but if; otherwise; or else
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba); gingko; maidenhair tree
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
tree sparrow (Passer montanus); talkative person; knowledgeable person
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
sickroom; hospital room; ward
out of character; unlike one
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)