something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
to apologize; to apologise
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
close by; right there; short distance away; at once; as soon as possible; immediately
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
your countenance (his ..., her ..., etc.)
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
such; like that; that sort of; very
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion