but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
tension; mental strain; nervousness
normally; ordinarily; by anyone's standards; by normal standards; without any issues; without any difficulty
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
niddle-noddle; nid-nod; nodding off
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
(sleeping) peacefully; quietly; soundly
to breathe while sleeping
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
place; situation; position; location
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to attempt; to test; to try out
curiosity; inquisitiveness