to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
one's stomach rumbles; one's stomach growls
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
single (room); room for one; private room (in a restaurant, etc.); private dining room; (toilet) stall
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
shopping; purchased goods
stark naked; completely naked; nude
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
to become fraught with emotion
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to stab (into); to thrust (violently); to plant (in the ground, snow, etc.); to set; to stick (upright)
to melt (steel, etc.); to liquefy; to soften; to melt (one's heart); to disarm
the good fortune to have been born male
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
such; this sort of; like this
closing (properly); shutting; firmness; tightness; carefulness (with money); economy
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
feel; touch; texture; manner (with others)