a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to jar; to creak; to grate
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
pressure; clamping; tightening; fastening
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
ugly; unattractive; bad-looking; unsightly; unseemly; disgraceful
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
naming; christening; fiance; fiancee
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
to pick out; to single out; to select; to extract; to draw out; to pull out
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
to get goosebumps; to be deeply moved (so that one gets goosebumps); to get chills; to feel shivers
opposite; reverse; contrary; front and back; parallel to; back to back
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
movement (of one's body); moving about; stirring; acting freely; doing as one pleases
to seal (e.g. a letter); to prevent (e.g. movement); to forbid; to block (e.g. speech)
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment