to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
otherwise; if not; or else
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
clanging; empty; deserted
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
in the same way as; just like
(inflected) end of a word; end of a sentence
than; from; out of; except; but; more
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (rejecting) sternly; flatly; smartly; (dressing up) well
to thrust before; to thrust at
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to continue to rain or snow
to cease; to stop; to be over
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school