to look around; to survey
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
one thin flat object; one sheet
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
so; like this; in this way
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
drip; fall drop-by-drop; suddenly (of drops of water)
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
child's tear-stained face
mochi cut thin, dried, and baked or fried
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
practice; practising; training; study
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
last night; yesterday evening
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
recreation; diversion; relaxation
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?