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
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
tail (animal); tail end; tip
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
love story; romance; love affair
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
floating; drifting; suspension; (arch.) wandering (about)
Island; insula; island; islet
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
jewel box; jewelry box; jewelry case; casket
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
tradition; legend; folklore
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp