splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
rather; better; instead; if anything
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth
tabby cat; tiger cat; striped cat
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
don't you think?; indicates question
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
large build; large pattern
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); jade (gem); beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
tail (animal); tail end; tip
to shake; to sway; to waver
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
one's nature; characteristic; inherent; natural
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
second (unit of time); arc second
three colours; three colors; triple run; winning hand containing the same chow in each of the three suits; triple pung; winning hand containing the same pung in each of the three suits
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
in tufts; tufty; bushy; thick; luxuriant
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen