soft yellow-green; subdued pea green; tea green
trembling slightly; quivering softly; swaying gently; softly; springy
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
geta; traditional Japanese wooden sandal; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character; net; geta
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
beanbag; beanbag juggling game; bobbling the ball
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
here and there; in places
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
with a burble; hollow (sounding); holey; full of holes or dents; viciously beating; hitting and kicking repeatedly
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
great fortune; good luck; rice cake stuffed with bean jam
instability; insecurity; crankiness
kinako; roasted soybean flour; roasted soy flour
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
to make a cut; to make an incision; to score (food)
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
yōkan; jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar
to become red; to redden; to blush
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
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.)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to grow up; to become an adult
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly