if I had to say; if pressed (to answer); if I must choose; if I had to choose
tune (melody, piece of music)
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
erratic; offbeat; wild; unconventional; extraordinary; weird
to have a smattering knowledge of
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength; to mesh
to cringe with fear; to cower with fright; to be terribly afraid
momentous (crucial) decision
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
printed figures (on cloth or pottery)
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryō system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654 m by 654 m)
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
cleavage (between breasts)
from the viewpoint of; according to
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer
strong point; selling point; forte; specialty; attraction
on the water; aquatic; waterside; water's edge
faculty of arts; school of arts
subject (of study); course of study; department (of a university)
drama club (e.g. at school); dramatic society
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
a certain someone; Mr So-and-so
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
(one's) inner voice; voice of one's heart; what one really thinks
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
sympathy; empathy; response; identification (with someone)
historic landmark; historic site; historic remains
(archeological) remains; ruins; relics
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
end-blown flute (esp. the recorder)
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
tendency to become totally absorbed in something; monomania; perfectionism; susceptibility for a stiffening of the shoulders
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
totally (immersed in something, e.g. liquid, work); addicted