to chase; to run after; to pursue
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to pull from both ends; to pull from both sides; to play tug of war
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
appearance; air; condition; state; form
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
sensitivity; sensitiveness; sense (of ...)
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
portrait; likeness; sketch (of a face)
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
to perform in tune with each other; to get along well; to be in perfect harmony; to make a perfect pair (team, etc.)
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
nowhere in particular; just out for a bit; (euph. for) toilet break
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
due form; official; formality
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
temporary licence; temporary license; provisional licence; provisional license
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
to smile (at); to grin (at)
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
practical question (problem); practical matter
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
distortion (often used for caricature in manga, etc.); deformation
excellent; superb; first-rate