way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
boarder; boarding student
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
father and mother; parents
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
provincial city; provincial town; suburban city; regional towns and cities
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
length (of an animal); body length
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
such ... as; or some such
unclean; dirty; unsanitary; indecent; dirty (story, money, etc.); obscene
unsanitary condition; lack of hygienic care; inattention to hygiene; unhygienic conditions
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
signature move (assoc. with a martial artist, wrestler, etc.); finishing move
with a single flash of light; glitteringly; sparklingly; twinklingly
to shed light; to cast light
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
parking lot; car park; carpark; parking garage
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me