to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
opposite side; other side; other party
underground; unconventional; radical; shady
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
standard; set; routine; decided
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
easily moved to tears; given to weeping; lachrymose
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
quickly; swiftly; already; before; long time ago
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
ding (of a bell); bing; honk (i.e. sound of blowing one's nose); snort; heating in a microwave; cooking in a microwave
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
manners; behavior; behaviour
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
birth; giving birth; creating; bringing into the world
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
portrait of deceased person