account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream
reality; actuality; hard fact
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
rich person; wealthy person
perfectly round; perfectly circular
large drop (of rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (e.g. grape, cherry)
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
everyone at once; everyone together
jewel box; jewelry box; jewelry case; casket
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
to bury; to embed; to implant
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
intensely; severely; strictly; tightly; compactly; closely
to have sparkling eyes; to have shining eyes; to have a gleam in one's eyes
to cut and divide; to cut up; to cut into pieces; to distinguish (e.g. facets of a problem); to isolate
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
Lindera umbellata (species of spicebush); toothpick; natural wooden chopsticks (tea ceremony); black characters; black text
grasping (with one's bare hands); holding; grabbing; seizing; catching
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
fresh; (liquid) non-dairy creamer; coffee whitener
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
sentimental; mushy; saccharine; sickly-sweet; sugary
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
cookie; biscuit; cookie; browser cookie
shortcrust pastry; tart crust
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)