to refuse; to decline; to deny
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
the other day; a few days ago
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
(relating to) gender; sex; sexual
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant
in one's own way or style
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to affect adversely; to have a negative influence (on)
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
dried fish (or shellfish, etc.)
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
self-consciousness; self-awareness
showcase; display case; vitrine
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
cooking; food preparation
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa); empress tree; foxglove tree
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
(giving) birth; childbirth; native of; product of; assets; property