to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
like this; in this way; as you see
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
tea utensils; container for powdered green tea (tea ceremony)
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
well-cooked; well-done; browned
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
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 polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
fat; grease; blubber; lard; suet
fat; tallow; lard; grease
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
master of the tea ceremony; person with eccentric tastes
throbbing (pain); pounding
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
free and easy; open-hearted; relaxed; not fussy; frank