to lend an ear to; to listen to
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
whispering into a person's ear
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
once and for all; completely; spotlessly
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to not believe one's ears
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
permission; approval; authorization; license
whiz (e.g. projectile through air); swoosh; whoosh; whistling sound
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
flesh colour (of a Japanese person); flesh color; pale orange; (one's) skin color; skin colour; skin tone
one color; one kind; one tendency; being the sole mood, sentiment, focus of attention, etc.
right; right-hand side; right hand; the above (in a piece of vertical writing); above-mentioned; the right (wing)
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
woman; female; feminine gender
type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
bikini (swimwear); Bikini island
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
heavily laden (of a branch); sagging; drooping; bent low
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
roughly; broadly; generally; more or less
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
beyond that point; after that
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
union; combination; conjugation (of gametes); sexual intercourse; copulation
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all