both; both sides; both parties
gradually; day by day; every day; each day
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
embankment; bank; beef sinew stewed in miso and mirin
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
motorcycle; motorbike; bicycle
motorized two-wheeled vehicle (with a displacement of less than 50cc); scooter; moped
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
beyond that point; after that
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
to stiffen; to become stiff
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
besides; in addition; also; moreover
strong-willed; strong of heart
something like ...; something called ...
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
tone of command; authoritative tone; commanding tone
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
rose-colour; rose-color; bright (e.g. life, future, prospects); cheerful; rosy
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
(not) even once; (not) ever
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
(period of) a year; during an era
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)