before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
preface; introduction; preamble
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
witnessing; observing; sighting
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
surreptitious glance; looking furtively
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
deep sleep; sound sleep; profound sleep
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
such; this sort of; like this
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to leave behind; to misplace; to forget
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
to ask; to enquire; to query
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
grasp; catch; understanding
spring break; spring vacation
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
remodelling; remodeling; reorganization; reorganisation
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
snake; serpent; large snake
frog; kajika frog (Buergeria buergeri)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
snakelike; snaky; serpentine
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.