for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to pass (of time); to elapse
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to stop walking; to pause
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
long ago; already; a long time ago
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
tone (of voice); manner of talking
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
ago; since; before; previous
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
question; inquiry; enquiry
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with