hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
still (continuing); as ever; further
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
dressing up; wearing fancy clothes
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
rising; ascending; climbing
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
relatively; comparatively
to be conspicuous; to stand out
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
surroundings; environs; circumference
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
literally; to the letter; literal
one too shy to actively join in the party; wallflower
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally