news; word; tidings; omen
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
opposite; reverse; contrary
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
even though; despite; when
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
how; in what way; how about; questionable
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
way of talking; speaking style
(social) position; status
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
boxing; packing into a box; something packed into a box
box-shaped (horse-drawn) carriage
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
name; given name; first name
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention