to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
real intention; true motive; true meaning
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
in comparison to; rather than
myself; yourself; I; me; you
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
verbal promise; one's word
almost; roughly; approximately
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
broken; intermittent; disconnected
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
in that way; like that; that way