to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
have a good day; take care; see you
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
running as fast as one can
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
beyond that point; after that
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
ability; performance; efficiency
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)