to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over
undershirt (worn under a kimono); singlet
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
panty-less; wearing no underwear
skirt (of a kimono); hem (of a kimono)
obi (kimono sash); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product); band; belt; cingulum; radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days
fork; junction; parting of the ways; turning point
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
white; correction fluid; white-out
to cease; to stop; to be over
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
great mountain; large mountain
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
to become fraught with emotion
research; study; investigation
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
choices; alternatives; options
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); to shave (one's head)
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
to pant; to gasp; to be short of breath; to be excited
damply; moistly; clammily; stickily