circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
one by one; one after another; successively
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
sympathy; compassion; pity
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
higher rank; better position
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
how long; how much; to what extent
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
being fond of; having a liking for; to the liking of; favored by; popular with
height (of body); stature
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
gem; jewel; precious stone
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to rush over; to run up to
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
in low spirits; dejected; sad
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
(taking a) spectacular photograph; photo taken at just the right moment
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
moment; brief space of time