sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
big and round (esp. of eyes); round and cute; spinning; whirling; plump and round; chubby
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
wintry mountain; mountain that is popular for climbing in winter
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
ghost; specter; spectre; apparition; phantom
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
ghost; spirit; apparition; spiritual body; causal body
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
no!; no no!; no, not at all
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to face; to go towards; to head towards
please (give me); please (do for me)
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
in the meanwhile; during the time
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to finish; to get through with; to graduate; to come to an end; to end; to finish doing ...
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to show (someone) out; to see (someone) off; to forward; to dispatch (goods); to push (one's opponent) out of the ring from behind
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur