to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
beautiful woman; beauty; belle
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
drama; theatre; theater; play
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
actor; actress; player; performer
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
disappointed love; broken heart; unrequited love; being lovelorn
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
to hand over; to surrender
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement
to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
vocal sound; tone of voice
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
breath; breathing; tone; mood
sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
mellow (flavor or fragrance, esp. alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
moment; brief space of time
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
have a pain in one's chest