to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
some people; a few people; several people
to send; to dispatch; to despatch; to bestow (favour, etc.); to grant (e.g. pardon)
address (e.g. of house); residence; domicile
to be opposite; to face each other
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
(how) many times; (how) often
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
splish-splash; with a splash
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
stable boy; stable hand; groom
being extremely busy; being swamped with work
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
resignation; acceptance; consolation
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
one's business; reading of scriptures before a (statue of) Buddha; bargain; discount; (arch.) money paid to a prostitute or geisha
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
outline; summary; gist; roughly; about; nearly
otherwise; or else; if not
mourning; mourning period; anniversary of one's death
singing of insects (esp. in autumn); sound of insects
at first; in the beginning; originally
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
state; condition; circumstances; sight; spectacle