wearing (e.g. a uniform, seat belt, helmet); having on
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to lean coquettishly against; to snuggle into; to nestle into
to have sparkling eyes; to have shining eyes; to have a gleam in one's eyes
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
light clothing; dressing light; light equipment; light armaments
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
hooded sweatshirt; hoodie; hoody; hooded jacket; parka; anorak
how many years; how long; what year
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
inexpert or untrained eyes
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
cheap article; poor-quality article
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
interview (e.g. for a job)
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
one grade; first-class; primary
raw materials; ingredient
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
to make merry; to be festive
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
damp; moist; (slightly) wet; quiet; calm; peaceful
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
the very start; the very beginning
beyond this point; ahead; from now on; after this; in the future