one's family; family member
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
care; precaution; guarding; caution
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
look!; there!; here!; that is
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
large build; large pattern
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
sit down; sit up; Sit! (to a dog)
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
to pant; to gasp; to be short of breath; to be excited
labrador (breed of dog); labrador retriever
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
dogs and cats; pets; something trivial; worthless thing
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
briskly with small steps; trotting