to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki (1886-1965; author)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
superstition; superstitious belief
complete denial; complete disavowal; total negation
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
one-by-one; separately; in detail
deep impression; being deeply moved; being deeply touched
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
sincere; honest; faithful
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
while; on the same occasion; at the same time; along with
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
pause (in speech, writing, etc.); punctuation; break; end; (place to) stop
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
gap; lag; difference; discrepancy; shear (e.g. shear stress)
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to hate the very sight (of); to hold a grudge (against); to treat (someone) like an enemy; to bear constant enmity (towards); to be gunning for; to have it in for
separate; respective; different
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
feeling of envy; jealous feeling
male instincts; male frivolity
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
to penetrate a body (e.g. with a spear or bullet); to breathe new life into; to provide a potential solution
backing (for a position); giving support to; helping (someone) to a position
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
to do together; to share; to participate in
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice