what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
now that you say that; now that you mention it
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
tree sparrow (Passer montanus); talkative person; knowledgeable person
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
mask; disguise; guise; mask
I see; that's right; indeed
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
to grow thickly; to be overgrown; to thrive; to grow in abundance
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
just managing; with great difficulty
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
serious; not joking; straight
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
and then; and so; and; so then
master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life