cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
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.)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
sickroom; hospital room; ward
to call in; to invite; to bring in
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
bloodstained; bloody; covered with blood
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind; to ebb and flow
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
to be entwined; to be involved
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
blow; hit (on the body); beating
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to get cracked; to develop a crack; to be fissured
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
unidentifiable; unidentified
victim; injured party; sufferer
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang