serious look (on one's face); straight face
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
though one didn't intend (expect) to
such; this sort of; like this
conviction; belief; confidence
much less; to say nothing of
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
to make a fuss over; to pamper; to spoil; to indulge; to flatter (with attention)
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
abdomen; stomach; (lower) abdominal region; hypogastrium
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
pilling; lint; furball; hairball; trichobezoar
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
melting; fusion; liquefaction
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
with a friendly grin; smilingly
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
rival; competitor; competition
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
to haul down; to drag down; to pull down; to tow off; to force out; to dethrone
spring (device); spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
greater than ...; bigger ...
to see; to look; to watch; to try to ...
real thing; original; actual
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
with hesitation; haltingly; falteringly; reluctantly
to be entwined; to be involved
epidermis; cuticle; bark; epidermis; facade