concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
to put on (clothing); (lit.) to put (one's arms) through the sleeves
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
at that time; in those days
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
anything and everything; just about everything
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
gem; jewel; precious stone
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
neat and clean; tidy; trim
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
carefree; free from worry
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
(your) daughter; young woman; daughter of a good family
graceful; willowy; lissome; soft and tender
way of talking; speaking style
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article