to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to remove; to move out of the way
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
question; inquiry; enquiry
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
reality; actuality; hard fact
perfect; complete; flawless
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
I see; that's right; indeed
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
quickly; calmly; intently
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to thrust before; to thrust at
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
snake; serpent; large snake
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to pass (of time); to elapse
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs