whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
light novel; young-adult illustrated fiction
to take; to catch; to capture
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
Sachertorte; chocolate cake filled with apricot jam and topped with chocolate icing
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
journal; magazine; periodical
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
that's the way it is; such is life
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
unrefined (character, manners); mean; vulgar; bad taste; lacking style
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
patina; antique look; elegant simplicity; well-trained voice
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)