and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
to get between; to be caught in
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
to examine someone's expression
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
item; something that one "just has to have"
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
quite a chore; not that easy; fairly difficult
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
in accordance with; according to
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
to relax; to feel at home
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
plastic sheet (usu. blue); vinyl sheet; tarpaulin