one's hand; name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
choice; selection; option
success or failure; outcome; result
war situation; progress of a battle
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
elder sister; effeminate man
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
invitation; introduction; temptation
this and that; such and such
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
quiver; quaver; flutter; statistical fluctuation
inn with hot spring facilities; hot spring inn; hot spring ryokan; onsen ryokan
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
influence (on someone); inspiration
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
to worry about; to be worried about; to fret about; to not know what to do; to be at a loss (as to what to do)
serious; severe; grave; acute
to ask a question; to ask questions
very young; little; childish; immature
overflowing; effusive; exuberant; bountiful
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
charming; fascinating; enchanting; bewitching; beguiling; captivating
triumphant return; returning in triumph
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to see; to look; to watch; to try to ...
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
having a crush on someone
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support