to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
refrigerator; cold; cool; cold sake
to sink (into one's seat, etc.); to leap to one's death (by drowning); to be reduced to (esp. working as a prostitute)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
crawling on all fours; getting on one's hands and knees; falling flat
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
magazine published by like-minded people; fanzine; zine
carving; engraving; sculpture
woman; lady; adult female
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
Kintarō; hero boy of Japanese folklore, who befriended animals and had supernatural strength; Kintarō doll (usu. having a plump red face, carrying an axe, and wearing a red apron); diamond-shaped apron
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
stiff consistency; thick paste
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
light; faint; pale; fleeting
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
clear weather; good weather
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
fake; forgery; counterfeit; unusual item; something strange
interjection; exclamation
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
cell; serge; cel (celluloid)
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
tuft of hair under temple; sideburns; sidelocks