to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
to begin to like something (one did not initially like); to gradually become enamoured with something; to have something grow on you
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
to squeeze out; to wring out
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
to watch steadily; to stare
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
to remain in memory (of sounds and words); to linger in one's ears
to straighten up; to sit upright
combination; union; binding; bond
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
cram school; private tutoring school; juku
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
in that way; like that; that way
summer vacation; summer holiday
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
perfect; complete; flawless
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)