koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to come back; to do ... and come back; to come to be; to become
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
corridor; hallway; passageway
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
again; once more; a second time
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to make an appearance; to show up
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
sub-; -ous (indicating a low oxidation state); -ite; Asia; Argentina; Arabia; America
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
to rock; to shake; to swing
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to seem to be ...; to become like ...; to behave as ...
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to be needed; to be wanted
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
silence (not speaking); muteness
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard