tall and thin; long and thin; lanky; spindly; gangly
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to be perturbed; to be agitated
inferiority complex; sense of inferiority
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
to rant and rave; to raise hell
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
tactful; adroit; shrewd; clever; smart; affable
the entire strength; all hands; all the members
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
five colors (esp. red, blue, yellow, white and black); five colours; many kinds; varied; melon; gourd
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
main purpose; chief aim; focus; main point; gist; essence
senior; older; third-year kindergarten student
... years old; age (of) ...
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
body; physique; build; stature
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features)
everything; anything; nothing
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
harmless but pointless; neither bad nor good
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
upcoming; forthcoming; approaching; yet to come
khakkhara (staff topped with metal rings traditionally carried by monks); pewter staff
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
(rock) crystal; high purity quartz
feather decoration; plume
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
to praise; to extol; to hail; to laud; to celebrate
ornamental ball-shaped scent bag; hanging decorative ball that splits in half to release confetti, streamers, balloons, etc. (for celebratory events)
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
fine (grain, workmanship, etc.); close (weave); delicate; precise; accurate; careful