addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
idol group; boy band; girl group
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
apparently; appears to be
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion trend usually marked by brown or blond-dyed hair, gaudy clothes and accessories; gal
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
instead; but (on the other hand)
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
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
to accept; to receive; to agree
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
with these words; while saying
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
starting line; starting point
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
middle of a month; second third of a month; 11th to 20th day of a month