cross; cross shape; sign of the cross
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to bury; to embed; to implant
jewel; precious stone; gem
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
the whole face; (wearing an expression) all over one's face
point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
bride; (one's) daughter-in-law; wife
declaration; proclamation; announcement
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
lasciviousness; lechery; salaciousness; lust; sensuality; lewdness
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
comparatively; relatively
home; household; family; hearth
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
this occasion; at this time; now
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to