when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to stay up all night; to spend the night without sleep
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
while; even though; despite
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to pout (e.g. lips); to get nervous; to set one's nerves on edge; to raise (e.g. one's voice)
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
to smile broadly; to grin widely
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
considerably; greatly; a lot
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
getting tired of; getting sick of; getting bored with; getting fed up with
beyond this point; from now on; after this
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
the opposite sex; isomerism
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
monetary; financial; pecuniary
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
having said that; on the other hand
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
innocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness; integrity
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to shed light; to cast light
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)