the other day; a few days ago
commoner; plebeian; commoner (in Japan between 1869 and 1947; the lowest of the three classes)
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
counter for buildings (esp. houses); suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
man; male; masculine gender
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
for this very reason; that is exactly why
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
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
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
arbor; arbour; bower; summer house; square gazebo
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
both hands; both arms; ten
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do