some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
very likely; very probable
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
place; situation; position; location
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability
forcibly; against one's will
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
(random) guess; guesswork; shot in the dark; conjecture
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
convenient; handy; useful
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
shyness; bashfulness; shame
play; recreation; play (theatre); performance; staging; praying
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to lose sight of; to miss
stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age
woman; female; feminine gender
contours of one's body; figure
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
x (mark); cross; MDMA; ecstasy; molly
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)