(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
height (of body); stature
difference; variation; difference
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
slight; thin; on the weak side
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to burn into one's memory; to sear an image
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
loan; roan; lawn (i.e. short grass); lawn (type of cotton cloth)
light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); k-car; kei car
to pat (e.g. dog); to rub; to stroke; to fondle
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
alone; by oneself; on one's own
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to look stupid; to have a critical lack
time; hour; period; class