scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly (when declining); less and less
pre-established harmony (Leibniz theory); harmonie préétablie; (events) proceeding in a predictable fashion; turning out the way everyone expected; convention
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
both hands; both arms; ten
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to differ; to vary; to disagree
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
together; at the same time; same; identical
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)