to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
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.)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
woman; female; feminine gender
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to wrinkle up (one's eyebrows, one's nose); to furrow; to crimple
marriage proposal; courtship
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to get tired out; to be exhausted
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
the other day; a few days ago
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement